History 1: The United States Since 1900 continues the story of the struggle of the United States to live up its ideals of liberty, equality, and freedom for all. Readings will begin with the development of the New South and the Trans-Mississippi West after the Civil War. Then continue with the strains that industrialization and urbanization placed on the political system and the social order; the arrival of the US as a world power and its internal debate over colonial imperialism; the role of World War I and Woodrow Wilson's international idealism that led to a successful United Nations; the international economic catastrophe of the Great Depression and even more destructive World War II; the role of the United States in the Cold War; and the increasing role of conservative ideology in national politics and policies. All the while demands for greater civil rights and personal liberties were on the rise. It is an imperfect story of struggle and triumph, great moral failures, and high ideals. The United States will need to continue to engage these struggles if we are to resolve the current issues facing the nation and the world today. This course will help students practice the critical thinking skills necessary to serve as citizens of the world, leading the way to a better future.
For both online and in-person courses: If you would like to take this course, and there are still available seats, register for this class online. If the class is full but there are seats available on the waitlist, put your name on the waitlist. Waitlisted students will receive first priority to add the class as seats become available. If the waitlist is full, students need to find an alternate section of the course.
For an online course: If you would like to take this course and the course has already started, you need to request an authorization online. After you request an authorization online, I will receive a notification of your request and either approve it or deny it depending on the number of students already enrolled. If I approve your request, you will receive an email in your CCSF student email. This email will provide instructions for how to add the class online. You will then be enrolled. All students who add the course after the first day of class will be expected to immediately catch up on all coursework already assigned.
For an in-person class: Come to class on the first day to see if there is room. Student adds will be prioritized by registration date.
Are published in the online class schedule. They can also be found in the Syllabus.