HIST 479A. United States Economic History to 1865 (3)

Examines the growth and development of the U.S. economy from colonial times through the end of the Civil War. Among the themes to be considered are the regional variations in economic development; the emergence of a liberal capitalist economic order; the economic significance of new systems of production, transportation, banking and communication; and the impact of economic fluctuations on individuals and groups within the nation.