HIST 4010 - Early North America to 1763

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Description: The history of the North American continent from pre-contact to the end of the French and Indian War. This course will study the lives of the First Nations in the countries now known as Canada, the United States, and Mexico before and after contact with Europeans. We will also investigate the imperial conquest of North America by the Spanish, French, British, and other European powers. In addition, the forced migration of Africans and their enslavement in North America as well as the enslavement of others will also be a key focus of the semester.