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HSTY2666: American Revolutions
2025 unit information
The modern US arose out of two revolutionary moments: an insurrection against British rule, and a bloody Civil War. Both were extensive conflicts that shaped American politics, society, and culture. They remain at the heart of the nations self-image, central in debates over everything from the #BLM movement to Americas status as a global superpower. Focusing on either the American Revolution or the US Civil War, we will trace the origins, development, and outcomes of these turning points and examine the costs and consequences of these mighty struggles.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 junior credit points in History or 12 junior credit points in Ancient History or AMST1001 and HSTY1023 or HSTY1076 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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HSTY2066 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. A body of knowledge about the history of Atlantic Revolutions in the period 1750-1825, particularly about the American Revolution
- LO2. An appreciation of the requirements and characteristics of scholarship and research
- LO3. Ability to exercise critical judgement
- LO4. Capable of rigorous and independent thinking
- LO5. Ability to identify, access, organise, and communicate knowledge in both written and oral English
- LO6. Enhanced ability to use information technology for professional and personal development
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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