Hst 338U Oregon History

Explores the political and social history of the area most of us call home: Oregon Country, Oregon Territory, and the state of Oregon. Through lectures, readings, film, and discussion we will examine the connections between the local, national, and international as they pertain to this place. Topics considered include Oregon as Indian Country, Black Exclusion laws, the natural resource economy, the Tom McCall era, and Rajneeshees as new pioneers. Recommended prerequisite: upper division standing.