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American History since 1877

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2110 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2110
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

History 266 begins in the aftermath of the Civil War and Reconstruction and examines the nature and impact of urbanization, immigration, and industrialization. The course then examines the growth of American imperialism and the nation's rise to world power status. It also focuses on cycles of economic change, including the Great Depression and the enormous expansion of the middle class after World War II. The course will also examine the Cold War in both its worldwide impact, such as wars in Korea and Vietnam, and on the domestic front. Finally, the course examines the transformation of society and culture in the second half of the Twentieth Century.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y02-2110

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 85

Status

Closed

Instructor

Vincent Cannato

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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