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HIST 11400 - US History: America through Business and Labor


3 Credit Hour(s)
GE-Human Culture: US History/Government
Calvin Coolidge famously noted that “the chief business of the American people is business.” You will explore the history of American business and its workers. You will learn how economic factors shaped the lives of Americans and the work they do and the products they make and use. It’s about Christopher Columbus, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and everyone in between.