HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present
Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: This course is a survey of U.S. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:
- America’s new frontiers
- Rise of industry
- Urban America at the turn of the century
- America’s rise to empire
- Politics of progressivism
- U.S. involvement in World War I
- Roaring twenties
- Reactionary politics in the 1920s
- America’s descent into the Great Depression
- Steps leading to U.S. involvement In World War II
- U.S. role in World War II
- Origins of the Cold War
- U.S. involvement in Vietnam
- Civil Rights movement
- Nixon presidency
- Administrations of Carter, Reagan and Bush
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the emergence of modern America.
- Contrast progressivism at home with empire and war abroad.
- Describe America’s return to normalcy.
- Explain America’s rise to superpower status.
- Associate rebellion and reaction at home with internationalism and war abroad.
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- Identity Verification
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- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
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- Academic Integrity
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Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027
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