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Courses of Instruction 83
of those factors to the World War. The students will be assigned
topics for discussion in class in addition to the lectures and the text-
books.
3b. HISTORY OF EUROPE SINCE 1914. Slecond term;
three hours; three credits.
A continuation of History 3a. This course will treat of the
immediate origin of the World War, the campaigns of that war,
the Peace Conference and later developments in the history of
Europe. There will be required readings and problems.
4a and 4b. HISTORY OF VIRGINIA, 1763-1830. First and
second terms; two hours; two credits each term.
In this course there is a study of the preliminaries of the
revolution in Virginia, beginning with the Parsons Cause, followed
by a detailed examination of the progress of the revolution, with
special emphasis on the social rather than military conditions. Much
attention is paid to the influence of Henry and Jefiferson and to the
origin and progress of the democratic movement. Much illustrative
material, such as manuscripts, newspapers and maps, is brought to
the attention of the class.
4c. HISTORY OF ENGLAND. First term; three hours;
three credits.
A general survey of English history with special emphasis on
the period since 1485. Lectures, text-books, special topics and
additional readings.
4d. ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.
Second term; three hours; three credits.
A study of the economic development of the United States. A
knowledge of the political and social background for study of this
subject is reqiiired. Students will be expected to do considerable
reading and to prepare a paper.
4e. HISORY OF THE RENAISSANCE. First term; three
hours; three credits.
A study of the period of transition from mediaeval to modern
times. The history of Italy during this period, the revival of learn-
ing and the organization of national states. There will be discussions
upon assigned topics.