HIST 373: The Civil War and Reconstruction

HIST 373-001: The Civil War and Reconstruction
(Spring 2023)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Horizon Hall 3008

Section Information for Spring 2023

This course is an introduction to the history of the Civil War and its profound impact on the United States.  It focuses on the period from the nullification crisis of the 1830s through the end of Reconstruction in 1877.  We will focus our attention on an in-depth exploration of the concept of freedom for nineteenth-century Americans.  To do so, we will discuss national debates concerning slavery, the politics of the 1850s, and the creation of Southern nationalism, paying particular attention to concepts of freedom and nationality.  We will also examine the military, economic, and social aspects of the war, the process of emancipation, and the role of African Americans in these events.  Finally, we will explore the Reconstruction era and its legacy for race and gender issues, as well as politics and economics.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Analyzes the history of the American Civil War from its origins in the late 18th century to the withdrawal of federal troops from the south in 1877. Examines the political, social, and economic issues that led to war; the home fronts, war leadership, diplomacy, combat motivation, and grand strategy; problems associated with reconstituting the nation's political institutions; and the integration of millions of newly freed slaves. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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