HIST 060 - History of African-Americans to 1865

    Recent Professors
    Patrick McCarter
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2026FA Sections
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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This course surveys the African-American experience from its beginnings in West Africa until the end of the Civil War. Major course themes include the development and growth of slavery, the development of racial consciousness and racial ideologies, and emergence of an African-American identity. The course also explores the political, economic, demographic, and cultural influences that shaped African-American life and culture prior to 1865. The course examines the development of African-American economic, social, and political institutions and the impact these have had on American society and culture. The course also surveys African-American interaction with federal, state, and local governments, especially with respect to the U.S. Constitution.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am