HIST 1101 - Minnesota History

1. Describe and discuss Minnesota History course topics and themes demonstrating historical knowledge at a level appropriate for college undergraduates.
2. Critically analyze and evaluate factual and evidentiary sources, interpretive viewpoints, eyewitness and oral history credibility, worldwide diversity and integrity, logic and reasoning.
3. Describe and discuss the social, economic, political, and cultural diversity of groups and sub-groups in the state demonstrating appropriate understanding, appreciation, and tolerance.
4. Demonstrate effective, clear college-level writing in the assigned papers and essays.
5. Demonstrate effective college-level research on assigned projects relating to local, state, national, and global problems/issues/characters presenting pertinent research findings in oral/written reports developing alternative solutions.
6. Participate actively in small group activities relating to core course concepts, responsible civic participation, field trip experiences, etc.
7. Demonstrate understanding of what citizenship means at the local, state, and national levels, and participate responsibly in appropriate activities.

1. Origins of Minnesota History: Geographical, Archaeological, Ideological
2. Native Minnesotans
3. French Fur Trade Era
4. Pre-statehood Settlement
5. The Great Bar-B-Q
6. Populism, Progressivism, New Dealism
7. World War II and the Post War Era