History of the American people, from1877 to present. Topics include: Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution and the growth of the corporation, the creation of the working class, World Wars and American expansion, Progressivism, the Depression and the New Deal, the rise of industrial unionism, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights movement. Novels and films supplement more traditional texts. Offered every year. Prerequisite: ECII placement or equivalent Note: American People II is also given during the summer; however, only one part can be taken in the summer.