HIST 4430 Trans-Atlantic Colonies

This course will explore the formation and development of the trans-Atlantic world from the Age of Exploration and Discovery through the Age of Revolution (circa 1492-1800). We will examine the exchanges of people, products, ideas, and technologies that took place in the trans-Atlantic world. Special attention will be given to cross-cultural patterns of contact and interaction between peoples from Europe, Africa, and the Americas. We will focus on several areas of historical inquiry, including social economic, political, and intellectual developments. Prerequisite(s): HIST 1010 AND HIST 2600
Credits: 3.0