History: American History from Roosevelt to Reagan
Course details
Course code
Q00009440Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Epsom and EwellTutor
Julian RobertsFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Bourne Hall (Epsom)Spring Street
Ewell
Epsom
KT17 1UF
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you鈥檙e not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course continues our introduction to American history. Our starting point is the Presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, one of the great American leaders. We will complete our look at his domestic policy during a troubled second term in office. We will then examine American foreign policy between the two world wars. Why did America retreat into isolation and how did FDR respond to the increasingly troubled world of the 1930s? We will skip the details of American military involvement in WW2 but examine the early causes and progress of the Cold War. After the affluent if staid 1950s, we will see how America lost direction in the 1960s and 70s becoming embroiled in Vietnam and further troubles at home and abroad. In 1980 Ronald Reagan was elected President, determined to put a smile back on the face of America. We will conclude with a thematic look at the difficult legacy of race relations in the USA and consideration of where America now stands include a quick look at the outcome of the November 2024 Presidential Election outcome and its implications for America and the world.
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