201. American Colonial History
Provides introduction to colonial history of North America. Topics include: indigenous societies before contact with Europeans and Africans; European reconnaissance and colonization; rise of indentured servitude and racial slavery; social and cultural exchange among and between native peoples, Africans, and Europeans; connections of North America to the Caribbean Basin and Atlantic world; conflicts between European colonizers for dominance of North America; and social, political and economic development of mainland British North America in 18th century.
(John Bezis-Selfa)
Connections:
Conx 20057 Early American Studies