HIST 660 Era of the Civil War and Reconstruction

This colloquium explores the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War. We will examine topics including: the politics of pro- and anti-slavery and the sectional crisis of the 1850s; military events and political affairs during the war; the experiences of Americans on the battlefield and the home front; the destruction of slavery; and the post-war reconstruction of the South and the nation.

Credits

3