Everyday Life in American History (INQ 110)

Term: 2023-2024 Fall Term

Faculty

Dr. James Tracy PowerShow MyInfo popup for Dr. James Tracy Power

Tracy.Power@Newberry.edu

 

I'm generally on campus every day Monday-Friday.

Weekly student hours (hours I've available to meet in person or online) are posted on class syllabi. 

You may e-mail me at tracy.power@newberry.edu and we can set up an appointment for another day and time if necessary.

You may text me or call my cell phone at (803) 609-2481; you may text any time but should only call me after 8 in the morning and before 8 in the evening. When you text or call, please identify yourself by name and by the class you are in.

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:50 AM - 9:40 AM (8/21/2023 - 12/6/2023) Location: MAIN LMC 206

Description

This course examines aspects of everyday life in American history in three pivotal eras: 1) 1750-1800, during the late Colonial era, the American Revolution, and the Early National era; 2) 1860-1876, during the Civil War and Reconstruction era; and 1915-1945, during World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. Sample topics across all three eras include: Houses; Education and Work; Transportation; Arts and Entertainment; and Recreation and Sports.