HIST 115 - Chiana/o/x History to 1850

    Recent Professors
    Richard Flores
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the history of the Americas from pre-Cuauhtemoc civilizations to 1850. It explores the rise of Mesoamerican cultures, the impact of European colonization, and interactions between Indigenous peoples and Europeans. The class also examines the independence movements in the United States and Mexico, along with U.S. expansionism leading to the invasion of Mexico. The course will critically analyze the social, economic, and political effects of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm