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HIS 420 US Social and Economic since 1865 This course enables each student to become familiar with the major issues of social and economic history in the period and how these issues influence current events and impact contemporary problems. Emphasis will be placed on individual lives in order to gain perspective on contemporary times. For example, the industrial revolution is considered through the life and career of Andrew Carnegie. All forms of discrimination are considered, including ethnic, racial and gender discrimination. African American resistance to segregation is analyzed through discussion of black individuals in motion pictures, sports, and business. Students will study the rise of advertising and economic performance since 1865. There will be three essay exams, and interactive class discussion will include three book reviews, videos, and contemporary documents for critical analysis. Other individuals studied include Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Jackie Robinson, Carry Nation, and Madame C.J. Walker. Recommended websites:
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