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U89 AMCS 5291St. Louis in the 1870s: from Revolution to Reaction: Social, Political, and Economic Change3.0 Units
Description:The decade of the 1870s can be seen as one which began with great promise, a kind of "revolution" stemming from the victory of the Federal government in the Civil War and the hopes many had for further social reforms in a newly re-united America. But divisions were too strong, and growing stronger in the 1870s, between capital and labor, black and white, an optimistic electorate and a corrupt political system. The end of the decade heralded a new era of reaction, during which corruption flourished, the rich got richer, the poor got poorer, and the civil rights of African Americans and Native Americans reached a nadir. It was not until the middle of the 20th century that these conditions began once more to improve. During the decade, St. Louis went through several crucial changes involving education, transportation routes to and from the city, commerce, the rights of labor, progressive legislation, civic improvements, and political corruption. This course will chart these changes by approaching the decade year by year, focusing on a major local event with national repercussions that took place during each year from 1870 to 1879. Other local events will also be included in readings and discussions, including the creation of local parks (Tower Grove and Forest Park), a professional baseball team, philosophical thought in the community, and the local arts scene (drama, literature, graphic arts). Most of the readings will be from periodical publications, or excerpts from books, since no one book covers the period in any detail. The readings will be available on e-reserve. There will also be an emphasis on the use of primary sources, which are rich, particularly newspaper accounts. References to existing landmarks and historic sites for each week's major story will provide a sense of place and extend our studies into the community at large.
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Instruction Type:Classroom instruction Grade Options:CPA Tuition:$1,785.00 Fees:
Course Type:HomeSame As:U98 5297Frequency:None / History
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