An outstanding professor! Took this class the first quarter of my Freshman year and felt like it was a great intro class to take. Crispin-Peralta lectures in a way that is clear, informational, organized, and quite calming. Make sure to show up to EVERY lecture and do the reading if you feel confused about a certain topic or event.

Crispin-Peralta was one of the nicest professors I've ever had. She is so easily approachable and I loved going in to talk with her at office hours. Her class is very clear-cut in what she expects from her students. Textbook not mandatory but very helpful. I loved how she told history through anecdotes.

Crispin-Peralta was one of the nicest professors I've ever had. She is so easily approachable and I loved going in to talk with her at office hours. Her class is very clear-cut in what she expects from her students. Textbook not mandatory but very helpful. She's very into native american history and I loved how she told history through anecdotes.

I absolutely loved Crispin-Peralta and this early US history course. Her lectures were very concise and were told more like a story which I loved! She is very into Native American history and it's evident in her lectures. More social/cultural history than political/econ. 2 simple papers, 1 midterm, 1 final. Would definitely recommend. 10/10.

Very good professor. Very clear about what she wants you to know. 2 paper which had pretty easy topics, but one was based entirely on a Salem witch hunt book. All MC midterm and a MC and 1 essay final. As long as you use the study guide and go to lecture you should be fine.

VCP is a great. She lectures in a way that is super easy to understand. She doesn't put her slides online, so you must always attend lecture. The midterm and final are both very easy to study for, as long as you put in the time. She gives you a study guide with everything you need. Quite a lot of writing involved for section, about a page a week.

Crispin-Peralta is by far one of the most amazing professors at UCSB. She is very kind, considerate, and truly wants her students to pass with an A. No, she will not hand you an A, but the class isn't too hard if you enjoy the material. She really knows her stuff, and will help you to understand and enjoy the lecture. I recommend this class 100%.

This prof was amazing! Made the subject really interesting, clear, and always tries to lighten up lecture. GO TO LECTURE. Everything you need to know for the midterm and final is in the lecture and primary documents. There isn't a big need to read the textbook.

I'm not much of a history lover but she definitely helped me stay interested in the topic. She is really funny, friendly, and she will work with you on whatever you need. She also tells you a lot of the stuff other history courses brush over, and she always has an interesting story or person to tell about. Essays are easy, tests are pretty easy too

This class was pretty mellow. There were just two essays and a final. The book is not completely necessary, but it depends on your TA. She kind of jumps around a lot but I really enjoyed her lectures. She is really nice and tries to be funny. She offers twitter extra credit and it's really easy. As long as you attend lectures you'll be fine.

Super engaging professor - her lectures are lively, engaging, and explore many perspectives of American history. No midterm, just two papers and a final that consists of MC, IDs, and an essay. Offers Twitter EC that isn't worth much but is fun to do. Would love to take a class with her again!

VCP is the best! Definitely take this class if you need to knock out a history requirement. I am a science major and I still found this class incredibly interesting! Reading will help you for the papers and final but I wouldn't deem it mandatory. Take this class!!