HIST 373: The Civil War and Reconstruction

HIST 373-001: The Civil War and Reconstruction
(Spring 2012)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Enterprise Hall 174

Section Information for Spring 2012

In this class we will examine the origins, progress, and effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction. We will explore a variety of themes, including the question of southern nationhood during the war; the experience of combat for both armed participants and civilians; the role of slavery in instigating and shaping the war; the growth of the federal government during the war; political and popular opposition to the war in the North and the South; contested memories of the war; and many others. Readings will include both scholarly works and primary sources. The main texts for the course will be James McPherson’s Battle Cry of Freedom and Eric Foner’s Short History of Reconstruction. These works will be supplemented by articles and documents available through the university library’s online databases. Graded assignments may include classroom participation, several brief analysis papers, a research paper based on primary sources, and regular quizzes to test basic understanding of the subject.

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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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