Présentation

This course will take into consideration the presence, cultures, political organizations and contributions of Native peoples in the shaping of the colonial world. It will also provide an overview of the major social, political, economic and cultural events of the Euro-American colonial period. The emphasis will be put on the reading and interpretation of historical primary sources.

This first semester will mainly focus on Indigenous history, the colonial period, the Revolution, and the influence of technology in the development of America in the 19th century.