US HISTORY OUTLINE

History 202—American History 1865—Present

Prairie State College

Instructor, Leslie V. Tischauser, PhD Office: 2150

Office Hours 2:00 PM M W TH

Email: ltischauser @ prairiestate.edu

1. Introduction to American History: The Civil War
2. Reconstruction
3. The Age of Big Business, 1865-1900
4. The Politics of Conservatism and Dissent, 1877-1900
5. The Progressive Movement and the Forging of Modern Government
6. FIRST EXAM (Essay and short answer)
7. The Rise of America as a World Power, 1898-1918
8. Prosperity and Depression 1919-1939
9. World War II
10. The Culture of the Postwar Era
11. EXAM NO. 2 (Short answer and essay)
12. The Price of Power, 1945-1963
13. The Price of Power (Part 2), 1963-1980
14. Reagan’s America
15. Bill Clinton’s America
16. America in the New Century
17. FINAL TEST (Comprehensive)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 3 tests—Test 1 (20 %); Test 2 (20%); Final (30%). QUIZZES based on assigned reading (readings of the text and selected documents will be assigned for every class—please do the readings before class), and lecture notes (1 per week (10%); a 5-page book review based on a book chosen from a list you will receive from me (20%); attendance and participation (10%). Attendance is taken every day. If you must miss a quiz it CANNOT be taken at a later date. Test can be made-up pending my approval.

REQUIRED TEXT: Matthews et al, Understanding U.S. History: Volume 2—Since 1865. Horizon: 2007. And the companion Study Guide with Selected Documents.