HIST 241, “US SINCE 1865” AT CCNY, FALL 2026
- 241 Section M (Course 20672)
Tue & Thu, 11:00AM-12:15PM, Shepard Hall, Room S-376 - 241 Section P (Course 20675)
Tue & Thu, 2:00-3:15PM, NAC, Room 5-109
CURRENT HOMEWORK – READING FOR WEEK 4
DUE TUE 22 SEPTEMBER
American Yawp, Chapter 15: “Capital and Labor”
Begin by studying the images (read the captions). Take notes in your notebook. Make a list of all words and phrases that are new to you. Make a list of a few points that most interest you for discussion.
WEEK 1
Tue 1 Sep: “What Is the United States?” (HW #1)
Thu 3 Sep: “The Importance of Geography” (Slideshow)
WEEK 2
Reading due for Tue 8 Sep:
“Summary of US History, 1787-1865”
Thu 8 Sep: Quiz #1 and Notes on Colonies
Thu 10 Sep: US until Civil War (discussion)
WEEK 3
Reading due for Tue 15 Sep:
The American Yawp, chapters 13 and 14 (“Civil War” and “Reconstruction”)
Thu 17 Sep: Lecture on Civil War and Reconstruction (links to slideshows)