History 151 - U.S. History since 1876
Spring
2019
01
4.00
Samuel Redman
TU TH 11:30AM 12:20PM
UMass Amherst
15385
Goessmann Lab. Add rm 64
sredman@history.umass.edu
This course introduces students to key themes in United States history from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century. In particular, we will examine how war, migration, and struggles over race, gender, and industrial
capitalism shaped modern American politics and society. We will also explore the United States' emergence as a global superpower and the implications of this development for world history. (Gen. Ed. HS)
capitalism shaped modern American politics and society. We will also explore the United States' emergence as a global superpower and the implications of this development for world history. (Gen. Ed. HS)
The course consists of weekly lectures, reading assignments, and discussion sections. Students will be evaluated on two Quizzes, a Take-Home Midterm Exam, a Take-Home Final Exam, a Film Analysis Paper, and participation in discussion sections.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.