HIST 1035 - Minnesota History

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: This first-year course is a survey of the social, political and economic history of Minnesota from its origins to the present. Minnesotans like to think their home is unique among the 50 states, and this course will examine the validity of that. Topics studied include the role of Native Americans, European immigration, economic and political development, the growth of the Twin Cities, and the changing nature of the state’s diverse people and environment.
MnTC Goals
5 History/Social/Behavioral Science, 9 Ethical/Civic Responsibility

Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Minnesota’s Native Americans
European Exploration and Exploitation
Fort Snelling
Minnesota’s First Towns
Territory and Statehood
Dakota Conflict
Peopling the Land
Minneapolis milling
Northern logging
Iron Range
A Legacy of Protest Politics
Greater Minnesota in the 20th Century
Modern Twin Cities
Minnesota’s Natural Heritage

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

interpret primary and secondary sources using historical methods of evidence.
synthesize historical material from diverse sources and points of view.
demonstrate progress in their reading, writing, discussing and/or other critical thinking skills.
evaluate the relevance of Minnesota History to their own lives.

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HIST 1035 - Minnesota History