Introduction to United States History: Reconstruction to the Present

This course will introduce the student to United States history from the end of the Civil War to the present era. The student will learn about the major political, economic, and social changes that took place in America during this 150-year period. By the end of the course, the student will understand how the United States grew from a relatively weak and divided agricultural nation into a cohesive military and industrial superpower by the beginning of the twenty-first century. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (History 212