Instructor Introduction

This book is a collection of short readings, mostly primary source documents (meaning firsthand sources from people in the time period we are studying). We will have assignments and discussions related to these documents throughout the quarter. My hope is that these will give you a deeper understanding of concepts and perspectives in US History and also give you practice in analyzing (what are they saying) and reflecting (what do I think about these ideas, how does this relate to me and/or our world today). I look forward to hearing what you think!

Prof. Mary Haberman
History and Political Science