HIST 124A: African American History to 1877

[4.0 units]

Considers the roles of free and enslaved blacks in shaping America’s social, cultural, economic, and political development to 1877 while exploring connections with black communities in Africa and the Caribbean. Themes include the slave trade, race and slavery, gender and African influences on American culture.

Prerequisite: HIST 016 or HIST 017. Normal Letter Grade only.