MCCCD Program Description

Arizona History

Course: HIS105

First Term: 2015 Spring

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: The prehistoric and contemporary Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican National period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and Arizona`s political and economic development during the twentieth century.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the physiography, principle rivers, flora, fauna, and climatic features characteristic of Arizona. (I) 2. Describe the prehistoric cultures of Arizona and explain the origins of contemporary Native Americans. (II) 3. Analyze the Spanish era in Arizona and explain the significance of Spanish exploration and colonization efforts. (III) 4. Explain how Arizona was affected by Mexican independence from Spain. (III) 5. Explain the increased interest of the United States in the Southwest during the early nineteenth century, and describe the impact it had on Arizona. (III) 6. Explain the causes and results of the Mexican- American War and its impact on Arizona. (III) 7. Describe the development of transportation and analyze the impact it had in Arizona. (IV) 8. Analyze the effects of the American Civil War on Arizona. (IV) 9. Explain the emergence of Arizona as a territory and describe its early political and economic development. (IV, V) 10. Analyze Federal Indian policy in Arizona, how it changed over time, its impact, and how various Indian tribes responded to it. (IV, VII) 11. Explain the causes of economic growth in Arizona Territory. (V) 12. Explain events that led to Arizona becoming a state. (VI) 13. Analyze the impact of World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II on Arizona. (VI) 14. Identify and explain the causes of population growth in post-WWII Arizona. (VII) 15. Identify and explain sources of social and cultural change in post-WWII Arizona. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Physiography A. Climatic changes B. Principle rivers C. Arizona flora D. Major Geographic Zones II. Arizona - Pre-European Contact A. Paleo-Indians B. Archaic Peoples C. Major cultural traditions D. Native Arizona at the time of the Spanish entrada III. Arizona Under Spain and Mexico A. Historical perspective B. Expeditions and their significance C. Early Spanish settlements D. Mexican independence and its impact on Arizona E. Early American arrivals and their interests in Arizona F. Mexican-American War 1. Impact on Arizona 2. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) and the Gadsden Purchase (1853) IV. Early American Arizona A. Early settlements in AZ 1. Southern AZ 2. Colorado River communities 3. Mining camps B. Transportation networks 1. Stagecoach lines 2. Steamboats on the Colorado C. American Civil War 1. Confederate occupation 2. Union reoccupation 3. Creation of Arizona Territory D. American Indian policy and Indian reactions 1. Quechans and Mohaves 2. Navajos 3. Yavapais 4. Apaches 5. Tohono O`Odam 6. Tohono Akimel V. Arizona`s Territorial Economy A. Evolution of mining B. Impact of military C. Development of agriculture on the Salt River D. Arrival of the railroad 1. Stimulation of various industries 2. Socio-economic impact on Mexicans and Mexican-Americans E. Mormon immigration 1. Historical background 2. Early settlements 3. Anti-Mormon attitudes: Causes and outcomes of conflict F. Harnessing Water Resources 1. Drought and flood along the Salt River during the 1890s 2. Early attempts at water control 3. The building of Roosevelt Dam G. New arrivals and their reasons for coming to Arizona 1. Health seekers 2. Tourism 3. Scientists VI. Statehood to 1950 A. Labor and the fight for statehood B. World War I 1. Bisbee and Jerome deportations 2. Cotton boom and bust C. The 1920s 1. Economy 2. Colorado River Compact and the Anti-Compact crusade D. The Great Depression 1. Impact on Arizona 2. The New Deal in Arizona 3. Hoover Dam E. World War II 1. Impact on economy 2. Impact on minorities and women 3. Impact on politics F. The 1950s VII. Arizona Since 1950 A. Economic transformation B. Population growth C. Social changes 1. Women: goals, gains and limitations 2. Ethnic and racial minorities: goals, gains and limitations D. Water Issues 1. The Central Arizona Project 2. Groundwater 3. Water and Native Americans E. The border with Mexico 1. Changes in immigration policy 2. Issues and controversies

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 9, 2014

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