HI 101 - American History I

• demonstrate knowledge of the basic narrative of American history to 1865, including all major events, movements, and peoples;
• be able to analyze the impact of American institutions and their effect on different groups;
• have developed an understanding of the evolving relationship between the United States and the rest of the world;
• demonstrate knowledge of the diversity and unity of American history;
• interpret, formulate, and defend hypotheses about American history; and
• use a variety of primary and secondary historical sources to organize and interpret American history.