HIST 389: Topics in US. History.

HIST 389-A01: Founding Mothers and Fathers
(Summer 2015)

10:00 AM to 12:15 PM MTWR

Planetary Hall 224

Section Information for Summer 2015

Who made the American Revolution? This course will look at the famous and not-so-famous women and men who shaped the events of the Revolutionary era. Students will read primary and secondary sources about individuals such as George and Martha Washington, John and Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, Phillis Wheatley, and others. Class will consist of a mixture of lecture and discussion. Several films will be shown. Written work will consist of 3 short papers, in-class writing assignments, and a take-home final exam.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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