Throughout America’s existence it has experienced significant changes and weathered numerous crises. It is the goal of this semester survey course to examine the people, events, and ideals which have shaped the nation we live in today. A combined chronological and thematic approach will be used to help
students trace our nation’s history. Ultimately, the analysis of important questions like: How has the past shaped our present? What in the American past is relevant to issues of our own day? How can the lessons of history help us to build a better future? will help students appreciate an understanding of history.