TransfermaticHIST at Diablo Valley College

    HIST 120 - History of the United States before 1865

    Recent Professors
    Samantha Francois, Kathryn Eigen, Jennifer Lyons, Margaret Honey, Mary Irwin, Matthew Powell, Mitchell Anthony, Carmina Quirarte and 5 more
    Recent Semesters
    2026SU, 2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2026SU Sections
    View 2026SU sections of HIST 120
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU American Institutions Area US1 · CSU American Institutions Area US2
    Description
    This course presents a multicultural history of the United States before 1865. Students will explore social, political, cultural, and economic experiences and contributions of African American, Asian American, European American, Latinx American, and Native American men and women in the development of United States society. The origins, nature, and impact of the U.S. Constitution on United States history before 1865 including the political philosophies of the framers, the operation of political institutions, and the rights and obligations of citizens will also be covered.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm