A Nation in Turmoil: The United States, 1815-1850
Course #: HIST 462
Description:
Beginning with the aftermath of the War of 1812 and ending with the ominous Compromise of 1850, this course explores a tumultuous period in United States history marked by the rise of charismatic and controversial politicians; polarizing debates over race, ethnicity, religion, ''reform,'' and individual rights; Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion; economic uncertainty, and far-reaching changes in transportation and communications with promised to unite the nation even as other forces were threatening to tear it apart.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ENGL 102 and HIST 101