Civil War Era America
General
Course Subject Code
HIST
Course Number
3200
Course Title
Civil War Era America
Course Description
This course covers the Civil War Era, beginning with the rise of American slavery in the 1830's, important debates and events leading up to the Civil War, the war and home front, and ends with a review of Reconstruction and its goals of healing the nation. The course will regularly explore themes of race, gender, class and memory throughout the semester. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 and HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 with a minimum grade of C.