This course explores social change, economic and territorial expansion, and slavery in 19th century U.S. history. Students learn to identify and question the frameworks that shape how historians narrate this history to students and to the public, especially American Exceptionalism and the idea that American history is a story of "progress."

Antirequisite(s): History 3305E.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 History course at the 2200 level or above.

Extra Information: 3 hours.