AMH 2020 — History of the United States II
In this course, students will trace the history of the United States from the end of the Reconstruction Era to the contemporary era. Topics will include but are not limited to the rise of industrialization, the United States’ emergence as an actor on the world stage, constitutional amendments and their impact, the Progressive era, World War I, the Great Depression and the New Deal, World War II, the Civil Rights era, the Cold War, and the United States since 1877. State Core Course Description (State Rule 6A-14.0303). This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education requirements. (Note: Credit is only given for AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H or IDS 1102H.) Effective Fall 2024 and forward, students who successfully complete AMH 2020/H will satisfy the Social Sciences Core requirement. If completed before Fall 2024, the course will satisfy the Social Sciences Elective requirement.