HIST265 American History before 1877
Course Description
Beginning with the history of North America prior to the voyages of Columbus, History 265 examines the impact of Europeans upon indigenous peoples, and studies the evolution of colonial settlements in British North America. It covers the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the subsequent development of democratic political and social institutions, the emergence of transportation, market and industrial revolutions and the coming of the sectional conflict and Civil War.
Academic Information
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Humanities.
Schedule & Fee
Dates: Jun 1 - Aug 26
Class #: 1648
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960
Instructor
Lisa Vox
lisa.vox@umb.edu | Bio
Book Information
  1. Liberty, Equality, and Power by Murrin et al., vol. 1 to 1877, 5th edition. (Full version)
  2. Additional books/readings will be posted on blackboard when class begins
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.