What you will learn

• Gain a broad sense of historical change, politics, economy, society and culture, and persistent and recurring challenges.

• Discover some examples of how those changes played out in American history — the people and places involved and their impact.

• Develop your ability to think historically — examine the past on its own terms, consider context and change, and analyze historical arguments.

• Apply historical skills to the contemporary world, grapple with questions that matter to you, and learn about baseball.