HISTORY OF AMERICAN CAPITALISM

HISTORY 329

Course Description

Survey of political, social, and economic change in the history of American capitalism from the late colonial period to the near-present.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.37

-10.63% from Historical

Completion Rate

92.86%

-1.65% from Historical

A Rate

37.14%

47.88% from Historical

Class Size

30.23% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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