Survey of the United States history beginning with Native American cultures on the eve of colonization through the end of Reconstruction. Examines political, economic and social developments.

AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 . . . . . 3(3,0)

Survey of the United States history beginning in 1877 and ending with a discussion of America in the present era. Examines political, economic, and social developments.

AMH 3311 Social and Cultural History of America to 1877 . . . . . 3(3,0)

American social life and culture from the Colonial period to Reconstruction. European influences and native developments, beginnings of industrial and commercial enterprises, sectional differences, growing Americanization of culture.

AMH 3313 United States Society and Culture in the Twentieth Century . . . . . 3(3,0)

Social institutions and social change, emphasizing mobility and changes in attitudes and values including effects of technology in American society. Makes extensive use of American literature.

AMH 3314 History of the American Family . . . . . 3(3,0)

Description and analysis of the historical development of American family from Colonial America to recent times. Changes in roles, goals and child-raising patterns in their historical context.

AMH 3935 Seminar: Topics in United States History . . . . . 13(Variable)

Intensive discussion, research and writing of papers on subjects of special interest. Emphasis on independent study.

AMH 4150 Age of Jefferson and Jackson . . . . . 3(3,0)

Political, social and economic history of the United States emphasizing Jeffersonian influences on American life and thoughts, sectionalism and westward expansion.

AMH 4170 Civil War and Reconstruction . . . . . 3(3,0)

Causation of the Civil War, development of first modern war and different interpretations of reconstruction after Appomattox.

AMH 4270 Recent America . . . . . 3(3,0)

Recent America is concerned with the history of the United States from 1952 to 1976. It emphasizes the personalities and policies of presidents from Eisenhower to Carter and the economic, social and cultural developments of this period in American History. Offered concurrently with AMH 5278 graduate students will be assigned additional work.

AMH 4291 U.S. History, 1877-1919 . . . . . 3(3,0)

Populist and Progressive movements and U.S. Expansion Overseas.

AMH 4309 American History in Selective Twentieth Century Literature . . . . . 3(3,0)

Historical use of American literature in 20th century to illustrate major trends and changes in American society.

AMH 4402 History of the Old South . . . . . 3(3,0)

Development and discussion of attitudes and philosophies of the South as distinct economic, political and social phenomenon from late 18th century to Reconstruction.

AMH 4403 History of the New South . . . . . 3(3,0)

Political, social and economic developments in the South from the end of Reconstruction (1877) to the present.

AMH 4420 History of Florida . . . . . 3(3,0)

Pre-Columbian to present social, economic and political development.

AMH 4428 Pensacola: Spaniards to Space Age . . . . . 3(3,0)

History of Pensacola and the immediate area from Spanish exploration and settlement to major problems of today's Pensacola (optional credit 3 sh). Graduate students will prepare a substantially longer paper using original sources.

AMH 4443 Spanish Borderlands, 1513-1821 . . . . . 3(3,0)

Spanish exploration and colonization, international rivalries with French and English, 18th century empire reorganization and decline of Spanish power in South and Southwest.

AMH 4512 American Diplomacy . . . . . 3(3,0)

American foreign policy from Revolution to present. Special emphasis given to periods of unusual stress and uncertainty in American diplomatic experience.

AMH 4560 Women in American History . . . . . 3(3,0)

Changing roles and activities of women in American life from colonial era to the present.

AMH 4570 Afro-American Experience . . . . . 3(3,0)

Survey of Afro-American history emphasizing role of Afro-American in broad American historical context.

AMH 4582 History of the North American Indians . . . . . 3(3,0)

Survey of North American Indian history from era of European contact to present. Topics include fur trade, removal, Plains warfare and U.S. government policy.

AMH 5278 Recent America . . . . . 3(3,0)

Recent America is concerned with the history of the United States from 1952 to 1976. Emphasizes the personalities and policies of presidents from Eisenhower to Carter and the economic, social and cultural developments of this period in American History. Offered concurrently with AMH 4270 graduate students will be assigned additional work.

AMH 6420 Seminar--20th Century America . . . . . 3(3,0)

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