HIST C1001 - United States History to 1877

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Recent Semesters: Fall 2026
Class Size: 45 students
Difficulty: 5.3Moderateout of 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of HIST C1001
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course is a survey of United States history from Native American origins to post-Civil War Reconstruction. Social, economic, political, and cultural developments are explored, and an emphasis placed on the independence movement, Revolutionary War, new republic, westward expansion, and the Civil War. The course is designed for students interested in the foundational history of the United States. It is recommended for all history majors, and fulfills the Cal State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems’ American Institutions requirement and the American Institutions requirement for the associate degree. This course also satisfies a requirement for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
Usually Held: Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon 3:15pm–5:25pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm