HIST 263 - The History of England from 1688 to the Present

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP)

One of two related courses (with HIST 262), which may be taken in either order. These courses survey the history of England from Roman Britain to the present. Emphasis is on the development of uniquely English institutions, as well as political, legal, social, intellectual, imperial, and economic history. It offers the student the opportunity to understand the history of a country that has had a unique and lasting impact on American history and culture. HIST 263 is a survey of the history to Great Britain from the Glorious Revolution through the early 1980s. The course will trace several themes, including the change from a pre-modern to a modern society, the rise and fall of the British Empire, the development of cabinet government and limitations upon the power of the monarchy, the emergence of an identifiable working class as well as the industrial revolution, mass culture, the Irish Question, and the question of Britain’s decline overall in the 20th century. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly HS 226.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Describe and analyze the development of local and national party politics.
Explain the impact of the Enlightenment, scientific, agricultural and industrial revolutions on British culture, economics and foreign policy.
Explain the impact of class on British society and politics.
Analyze Britain’s role as a naval and imperialist power.
Analyze the impact of two world wars on Britain’s domestic and foreign policies and assess her current role in Europe and the world.

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