The United States Since 1901
HIST 240
Spring 2020
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 230 |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement, Civic Engagement Minor, The Study of Education |
| Course Cluster: Education Studies Minor |
"I am certain that history has equipped modern American liberalism with the ideas and the knowledge to construct a society where men will be both free and happy." - Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., January 1949
This course will explore the history of the United States from 1901 until recent times. The central focus will be on politics and society, although economics, foreign relations, war, intellectual trends, ethnic and racial relations, and other topics will also be discussed. The unifying theme will be the emergence of modern liberalism during the Progressive Era and its dominance in American politics and thought by the mid-20th century. Although intellectuals hostile to the New Deal and liberalism emerged in the 1930s and 1940s, as time passed, conservative ideas and organizations acquired increasing influence, ultimately conquering the Republican Party and changing the Democratic Party as well. Thus, political divisions that emerged in the 1890s continue to this day. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(CIVI-MN)(EDST)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Michael McGerr, A FIERCE DISCONTENT: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT IN AMERICA, 1890-1920 (2003)
Linda Gordon, THE SECOND COMING OF THE KKK (2017)
Alonzo Hamby, FDR AND THE MAKING OF THE AMERICAN CENTURY (2015)
Melvyn P. Leffler, THE SPECTER OF COMMUNISM: THE UNITED STATES AND THE ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR, 1917-1953 (1994) Maurice Isserman & Michael Kazin, AMERICA DIVIDED: THE CIVIL WAR OF THE 1960S, 5th ed. (2015)
Donald T. Critchlow, THE CONSERVATIVE ASCENDANCY: HOW THE GOP RIGHT MADE POLITICAL HISTORY, 2nd ed. (2011)
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be an in-class exam in February, a take-home essay due shortly before spring break, and a final exam on the date scheduled by the Registrar or an essay due on last week of the semester (student choice). There may also be one or several quizzes during the semester. These will not be announced ahead of time. |
| Instructor(s): Schatz,Ronald W. Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: PAC002; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 15 | FR: 12 |
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