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American History before 1877

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
TBA		 Online 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

Beginning with the history of North America prior to the voyages of Columbus, History 265 examines the impact of Europeans upon indigenous peoples, and studies the evolution of colonial settlements in British North America. It covers the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the subsequent development of democratic political and social institutions, the emergence of transportation, market and industrial revolutions and the coming of the sectional conflict and Civil War.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 7/10/2025

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Meaghan Duff

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current 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.

Tuition Details