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CS92PROD
The United States during the 20th Century
HIST 240
Fall 2008 not offered
Crosslisting: AMST 230

In this course we will explore many dimensions of U.S. history during the 20th century, including immigration, urbanization, economic expansion, depression, inflation, feminism, civil rights, labor relations, race relations, suburbanization, education, culture, music, sports, changing conceptions of the Constitution, the judiciary, and the Presidency, foreign policies, warfare, and, above all, politics.

The unifying theme will be the emergence of modern liberalism--the idea that government should bring equality to Americans and oppressed peoples around the world. New in the early 20th century, this idea became nearly unanimously accepted in the U.S. by the third quarter of the 20th century, only to be so discredited by the 1980s and 1990s that even philosophically liberal politicians shunned the "L" word. How and why did modern liberalism emerge, triumph, and then collapse? We also will inquire about the repercussions during recent times.

Essential Capabilities: Effective Citizenship
Readings and assignments will emphasize political participation, the creation and articulation of a political vision, and how ideas about citizenship develop and change over time.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (AMST)(CIVI-MN)(EDST)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS)

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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