HST 212 — Recent American History, 1945-Present
Provides students with a comprehensive analysis of the critical period, 1945 to the present in American history. Incorporates politics and culture of the Cold War, the revival of liberalism, the Civil Rights movement, the rise of the New Left in the 60s, the Vietnam War, the counterculture, Watergate, the personalization of political activism in the 70s, the women's movement, the resurgence of conservatism, the Reagan presidency, the Bush era, the Clinton years, return of the Republicans, 9/11 war in the Middle East, the economic downturn, Obama 2008 and the 2012 election. Emphasizes social history and cultural trends as well as political and economic history.