Introductory Survey to 1877. In this course, students will Introductory Survey to 1877. In this course, students will examine United States history from before European contact to 1877. examine United States history from before European contact to 1877. Topics will include but are not limited to indigenous peoples, the Eu -Topics will include but are not limited to indigenous peoples, the Eu - ropean background, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the ropean background, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, issues within the New Re -Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, issues within the New Re - public, sectionalism, Manifest Destiny, slavery, the American Civil War, public, sectionalism, Manifest Destiny, slavery, the American Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course meets the civic literacy requirement. 3 and Reconstruction. This course meets the civic literacy requirement.