(A) Explores the history of peoples and institutions from the Native American world before 1500 through the events of the Civil War and Reconstruction; analyzes the interplay and influences of different historical actors, social groups, cultural and intellectual trends, economic developments, and political structures; and examines America's expanding connections and changing relationship in the Atlantic World and beyond. Fulfills: GE 4, GEUS; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)