http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:59 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:59 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=620135 This course traces the twin paths of capitalism and democracy through American history. This course is premised on the idea that capitalism and democracy are intertwined, though they have often conflicted with one another. It provides students with a brief introduction to the history of capitalism and democracy in Europe and then explores how they evolved in North America between 1600 and the present. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (History 312) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=620141 This course will focus on the emergence and evolution of industrial societies around the world. It begins by comparing the legacies of industry in ancient and early modern Europe and Asia and examining the agricultural and commercial advances that laid the groundwork for the Industrial Revolution. It then follows the history of industrialization in different parts of the world, taking a close look at the economic, social, and environmental effects of industrialization. By the end of the course, the student will understand how industrialization developed, spread across the globe, and shaped everyday life in the modern era. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (History 363)