HIST 310 - History of the United States (To

    Recent Professors
    Diana M. Reed, Jason C. Newman, Alex Peshkoff, Robert Edwards, Jonathan M. Nielson, Shay D. McNee, Omar Gonzalez, George Yagi and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    HIST 310 History of the United States (To 1877) Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Advisory: ENGL C1000 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU (Previously HIST 312); UC (History 310 & 320 combined: Maximum transfer credit is one course. ) General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 C-ID: C-ID HIST 130 This course was formerly known as HIST 310 History of the United States (To 1877). This is a survey course on the establishment and development of the United States from its colonial beginnings to the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the United States during the designated time period. The course will cover the ideological influences that were instrumental in shaping the Constitution and other related government structures. Additionally, the course will address the institution of slavery and how the divisive issue dismembered the nation and further complicated the process of Reconstruction.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–10:20am, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am