This course examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning.

Prerequisite : The ability to read a college text, organize information, analyze information and write essay examinations.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• identify and describe the significant events, people and items listed in identification questions.
• organize information and write essay answers for the essay study questions.
• analyze important historical information and interpretations.

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least Exam 3 & 4 in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.