HIST 3090 - American Constitutional History, Part 1: Origins to Reconstruction

Traces the history of American constitutionalism from its English roots through the aftermath of the Civil War. While the purview is not restricted to the federal constitution, that document will form its chief focus. Ideas, institutions, and individuals responsible for the construction of America’s unique constitutional heritage are studied in detail.

Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Student’s work demonstrates critical use and proper citation of both primary and secondary sources.
Enhance critical reading, writing, thinking, and verbal skills.
Understand and appreciate the role of law and constitutions in the history of the United States.
Understand historical actors, their ideas and their beliefs within the context of place and time.

Ohio University

Ohio University

HIST 3090 - American Constitutional History, Part 1: Origins to Reconstruction