HIST 121 - History of the United States (1865 - Present)

    Recent Professors
    Gabriel Gonzalez, Ashley Aaron, Patricia Tirado, Manu Ampim
    Recent Semesters
    2026SU, 2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2026SU Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This course covers the development of the United States of America after the Civil War. This survey course stresses an understanding of Reconstruction, the growth of big business, and domestic and foreign problems to provide a basis for a comprehensive and intelligent evaluation of current problems. The cultural, social, economic, geographic, diplomatic, and political factors involved in the evolution of American society are also analyzed through a variety of chronological reports. The historical development of the following national, ethnic, and racial groups such as American Indians, Europeans, Latinos, Africans, and Asians as well as women are also examined.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed 2:30pm–5:20pm, Tue Thu 4:05pm–5:30pm