# History

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**HSTY 1130. Introduction to American History. (3,4 Hours)**

Introduces students to major topics in American history using some combination of primary documents, biographies, monographs, and film. Topics include the interaction of native populations with European settlers; the American Revolution and the Constitution; slavery; the Civil War; the rise of industrialism and immigration; the growth of government and rise of the welfare state; race, gender, and class in America; and America’s role in the world from the emergence of imperialism to collective security.

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