Antebellum America

Prerequisite: Any two of the following courses: HIST 111, HIST 112, HIST 131, HIST 132, HIST 221, HIST 222; or consent of instructor This course explores the major themes and topics in American history from 1828 to 1860 including the antebellum market economy, Second Great Awakening, foreign policy, domestic politics, slavery and the coming of the Civil War. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit.