After completing the course:
- you have gained insight in the lives and historical roles of common people, their conflicts of interests and their political and ideological representations in the history of the United States, in the period between the early 19th century and 1900;
- you are able to offer an analysis, both individually and in groups, of several relevant topics, including slavery and migration, using literature and online source collections;
- you are able to present the results of their research in written and oral presentations.
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The epic handbook Who built America? (American Social History Project) presents in two volumes the entire history of America (1492-2000) 'from below', or from the perspective of the experiences and social struggles of groups such as slaves, women, workers and migrants. How can we interpret the social tensions and contradictions these groups experienced on the plantations, during the Civil War, what effects did urbanization and industrialization have on their lives? We will analyze social struggles and ideologies, at times comparing American with European developments.
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