HSTA 380 - Problems in American Constitutional History

4 Credit(s)

An examination of major issues in the American constitutional past. Topics include the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the problem of “original intent” courts and judicial review, slavery and anti-slavery, the bill of rights, industrial capitalism and the welfare state, and majority rule and minority rights in American democracy. Students will be expected to participate in class discussion, and complete writing and research assignments. lecture, discussion and group projects.

(spring even-numbered years)