Examine the history of Jews in the United States from the seventeenth century to the present. Explore the formation of a distinct American Judaism and the involvement of Jews in American cultural and political affairs. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 315Q, History 317L (Topic: American Jewish History), 317L (Topic 21), Jewish Studies 311 (Topic: American Jewish History), 317. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.