L.HIS 453 - The Great Depression & the New Deal

Credits: 3

A study of the Great Depression in the United States, including its origins, the consequences of depression on U.S. society and the New Deal as a response to the crisis. Different perspectives based on race, gender, age and region will be discussed. This course will also examine the legacy of the New Deal, including the evolution of the social welfare state, the transformation of the role of government in society and the expansion of the power of the president.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable