HIST 425: The Gilded Age and Progressive Era

This course focuses on the decades between the end of the Civil War and World War One and explores key social, economic, cultural, and political forces active from 1865 to 1917.  During these years, the United States left its rural past behind to become a technologically sophisticated, urban, ethnically diverse nation.  Must have six hours of history or permission of the instructor.  Offered every two years as needed.  3 cr. hrs.