HIST& 147 - U.S. History II

5 Credits

Provides an overview of the development of American society and institutions from the Era of Good Feelings to the turn of the 20th century. Examines and evaluates political, social, economic, cultural and religious aspects.

Course Note 1815 to 1900. Previously HIST 122.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day, Online

Designed to Serve Students intending to transfer to four-year institution and Running Start students with college-level reading, writing, and note-taking skills.
Active Date 2011-06-15

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Social Science Area I

Course Outline
1. The Era of Good Feelings 2. The Age of Jackson 3. Expansion and Slavery 4. Sectionalism 5. The Civil War and Reconstruction 6. Industrialization, Urbanization, and Response 7. From Isolation to Empire

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate historical thinking skills and knowledge of basic factual information.

Locate cities, states, territories, bodies of water, and other key geographical and historical features on outline maps.

Interpret and explain written and visual materials.

Find, evaluate, and effectively utilize resources in American history.

Write clear, comprehensive, well-supported, and historically accurate essays and/or papers.

Read and analyze selected primary and secondary source materials.