http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:43:18 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 21:43:18 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=620137 This course traces out a comparative history of New World societies from 1400 to 1750, exploring European exploration and colonization as well as the culture of native peoples of the Americas. By the end of the course, the student will understand how the New World evolved from fledgling settlements into profitable European colonies and how New World societies were highly varied polities. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (History 321)