HIST222

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY II

History (HIST) Humanities and Global Studies

Course Description

This course will focus on the history of African Americans from the Civil War to present day America. Students will review and assess the chronicle of suffering and cruelties experienced in slavery, segregation, and institutionalized racism, as well as examining the exploits of Black soldiers, slaves in revolt, and the martyrs and heroes of the Civil and Human Rights involvements.

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Course Attributes

Gen Ed 18-Historical Prspctve (GEHP), MJ-AMER- African-Amer Studies (AMR5), MJ-AMER- Amer History (AMR2), MJ-AMER-African-Amer Stds. (AM13), MN-Africana Studies (AFS2), OLD GE-INTERCULT NORTH AMERICA (GNAM)