AMH 2010 United States to 1877 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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. (General Studies
Course: SS/HIS)
AMH 2020 United States since 1877 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)
AMH 3313 United States Society and Culture in the Twentieth Century . . . . . .
3(3,0,0)
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 4111 Colonial America . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
History of British Colonial America (1585-1776): founding of the
colonies; development of economic, social, and political structures; the
maturing of the colonies; and background to the American Revolution.
AMH 4131 American Revolutions, 1763-1826 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The social, economic and political histories of the American,
Spanish-American and Haitian revolutions between 1763 and 1826.
AMH 4150 Age of Jefferson and Jackson . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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(3,0,0)
Causation of the Civil War, development of first modern war and
different interpretations of reconstruction after Appomattox.
AMH 4174 Reconstruction in American History, 1863-1877 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The period of political, social, economic, and cultural change in the
nation between 1863 and 1877. Of particular note are the issues of race
and government flowing out of the Civil War experience, emancipation,
and the political battles in the American South.
AMH 4202 From Stalin to Star Wars: The Cold War and American Culture . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Progression and complexities of the Cold War through both global and
domestic arenas, from the rise of communism to the collapse of the
Soviet Union.
AMH 4231 America Between the Wars, 1920 to 1940 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The period between World War I and World War II in the United States.
Domestic, political, economic, and social issues are addressed, as well
as the changing role of the United States in world affairs between 1920
and 1940.
AMH 4270 Recent America . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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.
AMH 4320 History of American Agriculture . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The changing role of farms, farming, and agrarian thought in American
history from pre-Columbian times to the present.
AMH 4402 History of the Old South . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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(3,0,0)
Political, social, and economic developments in the South from the
end of Reconstruction (1877) to the present.
AMH 4420 History of Florida . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Pre-Columbian to present; social, economic, and political
development.
AMH 4441 Spanish Borderlands, 1513-1821 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
The Spanish Borderlands (i.e., those regions between Florida and
California, now belonging to the United States, which were once part of
the Spanish colonial empire) between 1513 and 1821.
AMH 4442 The American West . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
History of the American West from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to
the present.
AMH 4460 Colony to Multi-Centered Metropolis: American Urban History . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
United States urban development from the period of colonization
through the present. Applies both traditional and public history
techniques.
AMH 4560 Women in American History . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Changing roles and activities of women in American life from colonial
era to the present.
AMH 4570 Afro-American Experience . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Survey of Afro-American history emphasizing role of Afro-American in
broad American historical context.
AMH 4575 Civil Rights . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
U.S. civil rights movement from its roots in the nineteenth century
to the present.
AMH 4582 History of the North American Indians . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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 5578 African-American Community History . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
African-American communities including social interaction, business
ventures, political involvement, religious perspectives, and the various
obstacles faced in maintaining ethnic and cultural identity.
AMH 5636 Environmental History . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Environmental history ranging from the impact of early Spanish
settlements through the spectrum of current issues.
AMH 6169 Seminar: Jacksonian America . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Readings seminar focusing on era 1815-1848.
AMH 6291 Seminar - 20th Century America . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
AMH 6429 Seminar: Local History . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Theory, method, and practice of local history.
AMH 6439 Seminar: The Southern Frontier . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Research seminar focusing on the U.S. Southeastern frontier from 1750
to 1850.
AMH 6447 Seminar: Spanish Borderlands, 1513-1821 . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Broad readings in the history of the Borderlands, defined as those
regions between Florida and California, now belonging to the United
States, which were once part of the Spanish colonial empire.
AMH 6587 Seminar: Southeastern Indians . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Research topics on history of Southeastern Indians from Contact Era
through Removal (1500 to 1830s).