HIST 220: American History Through the Civil War (DE)

History 221 focuses on Modern American History and the events that have taken place since the Civil War.

This course is a survey of the characteristics and development of major world civilizations, including those of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, from the beginnings of European colonization in the fifteenth century to the collapse of colonialism in the twentieth century. Special attention is given to the role of Christianity and western ideologies as agents of cultural and political change within these civilizations.