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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

HIST 1450 - The History of Minnesota



3 Credits
This 3 credit history course explores the history of Minnesota from the ice age and early Native Americans to the events of today. Through a combination of textbooks, internet sites primary sources and an optional field trip students gain an appreciation of the contributions made by those who came before us in the state we now call Minnesota.

Learning Outcomes
Survey knowledge of major political, social and economic events in the history of Minnesota.

Trace the path Minnesotans traveled from first white settlements to statehood.

Explain how Minnesota continues to play a significant role in America to the present day.

Display knowledge of the experiences of indigenous people who lived in Minnesota before and after European contact.

Explain Minnesota’s “three frontiers” (farming, logging and iron mining) and their role in the state’s history.

Describe the liberal traditions in Minnesota and how it continues to shape mainstream politics.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci