The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the social history of the United States to better understand the impact of the social changes on the American people, their identity and character. The course focuses on the sociologists’ take on American history. We will also discuss various themes, within the context of social history, as we consider the development of American society: including immigration, class, race, gender, religion, labor, education, family, wealth, living standards, and urbanization, to mention a few. With regards to the themes listed previously, the course will place a special focus on the social changes of the past century.