HIST 4225 - Urban America: Colonial Times to the Present

Rise of the American city from colonial times to present. Major emphasis on the process of urbanization since 1840: town promotion, the industrial city, immigration, boss politics and reform, urban technology, transportation systems, minorities, city planning, and the future of urban America. Cross-listed with HIST 5225, WGST 4225, WGST 5225, GEOG 4625. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3