HIST 258The United States Since the Civil War Era
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- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- History
When it runs
- F24
- W25
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- W26
- S26
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- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course begins in the aftermath of the Civil War and ends at the present day. Topics may include major social movements, the place of the United States in world politics, immigration and imperialism, and the economy.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
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Leads to
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Very good survey course that looks at America post-Civil War. Discuss themes such American Exceptionalism, Consumerism, and Politics through events such as Industrial Revolution, Civil Rights, and World Wars. 2x Essays and 1x Take Home Exam
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5 posts and comments in 5 threads mention HIST 258, March 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2020
What are your top 5 courses at Waterloo? 29 points, 43 comments
“After 3 years of this place, these were my favourite courses that I found (no particular order): CS 341 CS 251 MATH 135 MATH 239 ENGL 332 (Comics) I liked CS 341, MATH 135, and MATH 239 because they …”
u/332_markovchainz: “Stat 332, Stat 442, CO 380, Phil 216, Hist 258”
Fall 2019
Any suggestions on HIST courses? Or advice for HIST102 with Lynne Taylor? 3 points, 18 comments
“Considering taking hist 102 next term but have zero idea about it. How is the mark breakdown and workload? And how is Lynne Taylor? Is she a tough marker? Or any other hist courses recommended? …”
u/itmejayz: “… HIST 258: American Hist after the Civil War. Dr. Cyr is the best and purest prof I’ve ever had. Even if you don’t care about the US (even though it is req for a hist major) just take it for him. HIST 302: Applied History Project. …”
Winter 2018
Has anyone taken REC 200 (Child development studies) or HIST 258 (US:World Power-War on Terror)? Would you reccommend any of them? 1 point, 3 comments
Fall 2016
Good History Classes 3 points, 12 comments
u/phyzled: “… Business History), HIST 212 (The Computing Society), HIST 220 (The Vietnam War), HIST 257, HIST 258, or HIST 268? …”
Winter 2015
What is a good HIST course to take based on how interesting it is, its evaluations, and workload. 7 points, 14 comments
“So far, I am interested in HIST 262. Any comments on that course?”
u/Alzadar: “History courses I've taken: HIST 356 20th Century Russia HIST 258 United States Since 1877 HIST 102 War&Society in Europe, 1914-45 HIST 226 Canada in World War II Of those I most highly recommend 356 and 226. …”
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