Course Description

The United States' growth and transformation into an industrialized nation, exploring the contributions of diverse cultural groups. The rise of the corporation, slavery, government regulation, banking, transportation, the economic role of women and minorities, the Great Depression, and rapid post-World War II growth.

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Athena Title

Economic Development of U.S.

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in ECON 2200, ECON 2200H

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Prerequisite

(ECON 2105 or ECON 2105E or ECON 2105H) and (ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H)

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will critically analyze key economic transformations in U.S. history presented in lectures, assessing their effects on diverse groups.
• Students will interpret significant historical events, understanding their implications through established cause-and-effect relationships.
• Students will evaluate the effectiveness of major economic policies from pivotal eras, considering their repercussions for various economic groups.
• Students will identify the contributions of diverse cultural groups to U.S. economic development while recognizing the ethical issues related to their treatment.

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Topical Outline

• Overview of Economic History
• The Colonial Period
• Regional Differences and European Influence
• Development of Banking, Transportation, and Trade
• Population Growth and Westward Expansion
• Agriculture
• The Emergence of Manufacturing
• Regional Conflict and the Civil War
• Railroads and Continued Expansion
• Rise of Big Business
• Working in Factories
• Rise of Consumerism
• Great Depression and the New Deal
• World War II
• Growth and Globalization
• Growth of Services and Information

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Institutional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

Social Awareness & Responsibility

The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.

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