The American Experience, 1865 to the Present

This course is an introduction to United States History from the end of the Civil War to the present. This course will explore major themes in American history, emphasizing the people, events, and antecedents that have most influenced our world today. As part of the American Experience, we will examine topics such as the everyday lives of ordinary Americans; the rise of great cities and corporations; America's response to depression and war; the problems of a post-industrial and post-Cold War age; and the impact of modern conditions of America's traditions, values, and institutions.