Courses

This course provides an introduction to the history and historiography of the American Revolution and the emergence of the United States as a nation-state with emphasis on the origins of the Revolution, the progress of the War for Independence, the social consequences of the Revolution, the creation of the American Republic, and the contested memories and meanings of the Revolution and American identity.

This course emphasizes changes occurring in American society ca. 1750-1800.

A study of the origins, nature, and consequences of the American Revolution from the middle of the 18th century to the ratification of the federal Constitution.

A study of the origins, nature, and consequences of the American Revolution from the middle of the 18th century to the ratification of the federal Constitution.

Students not majoring in history must obtain a waiver from the department. Revolutionary era and the foundations of the United States, including the struggle with England, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Confederation, Constitution, and Federalist- Republican conflicts.

Revolutionary era and the foundations of the United States, including struggle with England, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Confederation, Constitution, and Federalist-Republican conflicts.

This course traces the creation of the American Republic through the period of conflict with Great Britain, Independence, the Revolutionary War, the creation of the Constitution, and the setting up of the federal government, down to the War of 1812. Political, cultural, religious, economic, and social developments are all considered.

Ideas and institutions which led to American independence, the creation of an American union, and the development of a distinctive American culture in the period preceding 1800.

An exploration of the major historiographical works and controversies of the American Revolution and the new nation up to 1800.

This graduate seminar focuses on the causes and results of the American Revolution, a study of the Constitution and the subsequent development of the early republic. Class discussions, assigned readings and the preparation and presentation of a research paper provide graduate students with a greater understanding of this formative era in American history.