HIS 133 - African American History to 1865

3 credits

This American history course covers Africans and African Americans until the end of the Civil War. The African continent to 1600, the Atlantic Slave Trade in North America and The British North American settlements. 18th century topics include: The Struggle for Independence and The New Nation. 19th century conclusion includes: Antebellum America, Slavery, Opposition to Slavery, the Election of 1860, the Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, and the end of the Civil War in 1865.

Notes: Students who complete this course cannot use HIS 121 to fulfill degree and/or general education requirements.

Pre or Corequisites: Prerequisite: English 101-Ready or Corequisite: ENG 101 - Writing and Research