HIST 318: Early American Republic, 1776-1840

Course Description

This course examines the history of the United States from its Declaration of Independence and the subsequent ratification of the Federal Constitution through the Presidency of Andrew Jackson. Particular attention is given to the concept of representative government, the process of political party formation, the impact of the "market revolution" upon everyday life, the origins and ramifications of the Second Great Awakening, the antebellum reform movements, and slavery. (OC).