IN PERSON: The United States, Mexico, and Canada share a continent, yet we rarely think of ourselves as North Americans. This course explores how the region developed, who we are as neighboring societies, and how our relationships have evolved. We begin with an overview of early North American history, examining how the “New World” was shaped by European rivalries and wars, and why early U.S. leaders feared European conflicts would spill onto the continent. We then turn to Canada and Mexico—countries many Americans are less familiar with—looking at their histories, development, and long-term relationships with the United States. Finally, we examine the emergence of a North American economy after World War II, its cultural and political effects, and key agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), along with developments since then. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 40.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
