The United States is a nation born of revolutionary struggle against an imperial power, yet its core concept of human emancipation was founded upon the enslavement of Africans and the expropriation of native people's lands. This unit examines these deep, shifting, and persistence contradictions, from the US–Mexico War to the present day. It is a social and cultural history of the nation and its diverse peoples, with special emphasis on the interaction of everyday life, high politics, and evolving political economies. Students gain specific knowledge of American history by analysing its social movements, political transformations, foreign policies, and the effects of economic change. At... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Ethan Blue
Prerequisites: a Level 1 History unit
