This course examines the political history of both the United States and Canada: Indigenous origins, settlement, unique independence from colonial rule and the evolution of their political institutions. Other topics include domestic and geopolitical issues, slavery, the American Revolution, the War of 1812-14, World Wars I and II, patterns of immigration, the role of religion in nation-building, gun control, and policies to Climate Change. 14-01-2022-08-04-2022 Lecture Friday 01:30PM - 04:30PM, SDU Main Bldg, Room 420