HIST 101 - United States History to 1877

    Recent Professors
    Hong Herrera Thomas, Ms. Michelle Chavez, Justice Isaacs, Mr. Arne Jaaska, Ms. Sandra L. Uribe, Mr. Jamahl R. Melton, Mr. Muhammad Rafi, Ms. Kirsten Resnick and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    44–45 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 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 D6 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This course is a chronological survey of American history from the first Americans to 1877, focusing on American social, intellectual, political, economic, and diplomatic institutions. Major topics in the course include colonization, slavery, the American Revolution, Native Americans, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing History 101 and 102 and History 110 and 111 and/or History 105 and 106 is one series.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:25am–12:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:10am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm