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Department of History

IDS 110 • HST 101 Western Civ. • HST 103 World Civ. • HST 121 U.S.to 1877 • HST 210 Hist. Inquiry • HST 350 Latin America • HST 397 Early Mexico • HST 397-597 Piracy • HST 397-597 Inquisition • HST 492 Seminar • HST 587 Mexico • HST 601: Historiography • HST 650 The Inquisition • HST 660 Pro-Seminar • HST 696: Nahuatl • UHC 110.980

  
 

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HST 121: U.S. History to 1877 
 

Course Description

Covers the history of the formation of the United States and its civilization from the Age of Discovery through the Reconstruction Era, with emphasis on the influence of the Frontier and the Native American, European and African heritages; the constitutional development of the federal government; the evolution of the nation’s economic system, social fabric and diplomatic experiences.

General Education Goals

HST 121 is a freshman course that partially satisfies requirements of the General Education program, especially those relating to "Understanding Culture and Society."  The study of U.S. history aims to improve your understanding of

  • the role of race, gender, and class

  • the role of politics and political systems, including the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions

  • the impact of technology

  • how historians use evidence and artifacts to interpret the past

  • how historians have come to different conclusions about the past (which will increase your awareness of the need to think critically about historical judgments)