Course Number and Title:
HIS 112 United States History Post-Civil War
Campus Location
- Dover
- Georgetown
- Stanton
- Wilmington
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: SSC 100 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course is a survey of U.S. History from the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War to the present. The course focuses on political, social, cultural, and economic factors that shaped the pattern of life in the United States during this period along with themes that illuminate current events.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Compare patterns and connections between and among historical developments and processes, including current events. (CCC 1, 3, 4, 5)
- Use evidence to conduct historical research. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
- Examine the significance of Reconstruction and its lasting impact on America. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)
- Describe the Industrial Revolution and how it reshaped society in the United States. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
- Outline the emergence of the United States as a world power and its expansionism overseas. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
- Examine the Great Depression, its causes, and its lasting impact on the United States. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
- Compare the significance of important economic, political, and social movements that have occurred in the United States during the twentieth century. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)
- Interpret the impact and ramifications of world wars, the Cold War, and other global conflicts on the United States. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5)
- Examine some of the challenges the United States faced at the beginning of the twenty-first century. (CCC 1,2,4,5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Compare patterns and connections between and among historical developments and processes, including current events.
- Describe patterns among or connections between historical developments and processes.
- Explain how a historical development or process relates to another historical development or process, including current events.
- Use evidence to conduct historical research.
- Describe the major types of evidence used in conducting historical research.
- Describe the major research techniques used to study history.
- Select the appropriate research technique/method given a historical situation.
- Examine the significance of Reconstruction and its lasting impact on America.
- Describe the historical events that shaped Reconstruction.
- Explain the effects of government policy during Reconstruction.
- Illustrate the successes and failures of Reconstruction and its lasting legacy on the United States.
- Describe the Industrial Revolution and how it reshaped society in the United States.
- Identify the major technological advances in industry that ushered in the Industrial Revolution in America.
- Explain the processes of urbanization and industrialization and how they changed American society.
- Identify how different reform movements responded to the rise of industrial capitalism in the United States.
- Explain the emergence of the United States as a world power and its expansionism overseas.
- Explain the context in which America became a world power.
- Compare the expansionist and isolationist ideologies during this period of time.
- Discuss the events of the Spanish-American War and its lasting legacy on America.
- Examine the Great Depression, its causes, and its lasting impact on the United States.
- Identify the major causes of the Great Depression.
- Discuss the impact the Great Depression had on society.
- Explain the legacy of the Great Depression on American society.
- Compare the significance of important economic, political, and social movements that have occurred in the United States during the twentieth century.
- Discuss the political and economic ramifications of the Progressive Movement, the New Deal, and the Great Society.
- Identify the context and goals of the women's rights, civil rights, anti-war, labor, and environmental movements.
- Discuss the importance of the legislation that resulted from these movements and how they still impact American society today.
- Interpret the impact and ramifications of world wars, the Cold War, and other global conflicts on the United States.
- Discuss the cause, impact, effect, and lasting legacy of World War I and II on American society.
- Define the term Cold War, and illustrate the impact that nuclear weapons and/or the establishment of Communist nations had on American society after World War II.
- Identify major global conflicts, and explain the involvement of and impact on the United States during the twentieth century.
- Examine some of the challenges the United States faced at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
- Discuss how the United States responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
- Describe the “War on Terror” and American involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq and its impact on American society.
- Examine the internal domestic challenges that have contributed to political polarization.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments (Exams 3-5 equally weighted) | 60% |
Formative Assessments (quizzes, discussions, homework, in-class assignments) | 25% |
Paper/Project | 15% |
| |
TOTAL | 100% |
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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