HISTORY 257

Making Modern America 1865-1919

Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for HISTORY 257.

Description

A survey of the United States from the end of Reconstruction through the First World War that evaluates the role of ordinary people as well as influential figures. Themes include industrialisation; labour conflict and organisation; segregation; reform; literary and intellectual movements; popular culture; imperialism; politics and the state.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for HISTORY 257.

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Availability 2022

Not taught in 2022

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

HISTORY 257: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in History and 30 points passed

Restrictions

HISTORY 357