History 360 - American Colonial Hist 1763

Fall
2016
01
3.00
Barry Levy
M W F 10:10AM 11:00AM
UMass Amherst
72265
This course is about the complex and varied forces which interacted to create the British North American Colonies. (The evolution of New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies from early beginnings to maturity in the 1770s.) Previous American history survey course is helpful but not required. Emphasis will be on the political economies of the British North American settlements, especially labor systems.
Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only. Four to five paperbacks required and primary material and articles sent to you. Three or four papers (one optional) and no final.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.