HIST 240 - America since World War Two

This course examines American history since 1945. On the diplomatic front, the Cold War, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, and the fate of the United States as the sole super power will be examined. Domestically, focus will be paid to McCarthyism, the Civil Rights Movement, the emergence of a youth culture, the malaise of the 1970s, and the Reagan years.

Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours