2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 4053 - Twentieth Century American Politics


Credits: 3
A study of the changes in political thought, issues, and campaigns from 1896 (the beginning of the modern age in American politics and political alignments) to 1996. After evaluating the basics of the American political system the class will trace the changes in the perceptions of liberalism and conservatism throughout the 20th century while at the same time focusing on specific issues dominating politics and the political agenda. Along with issues the class will also look at the changes in political power, nominating processes, strategies for winning elections, and electoral coalitions.

Offering: As Needed