Independence at 250: The American Revolution and its Broader Impact (FYS)
HIST 116F
Fall 2026
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The Declaration of Independence was both part of and yet separate from the American Revolution. The document is both a statement of principles and also a list of grievances. Its authors looked to the future and hoped to create something new, while historians too often read independence backwards and assume the United States would always become a country. This course will explore the making and meaning of Independence as it relates to the American Revolution and its significance within North America and beyond. While other countries drew inspiration from the Declaration, many living within the boundaries of what would become the United States -- enslaved workers, women, Indigenous peoples, and others -- felt excluded from the project that the Declaration announced. By reading the most recent and exciting scholarship and investigating relevant primary sources, this course will look within and beyond the United States to ask new questions and understand different perspectives on the meaning of the American Revolution. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
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| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Primary source analysis; short essay; group presentation; participation. |
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| Instructor(s): Lennox,Jeffers Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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