HST 452 - United States Foreign Relations through 1945

4 credits
An advanced examination of the international affairs of the United States, analyzing political, economic, strategic, and ideological factors. Also examines the effects of U.S. foreign policy at home and abroad. Covers the position of the British North American colonies in the international system, the diplomacy of independence, free trade, continental expansion, the Civil War, imperialism, progressive internationalism, World War I, the diplomacy of the New Era and Great Depression, and World War II. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above or HST 250 or HST 251 or IS 250. (Cross-listed with PS 452).
Graded (A-F) only