This American Civil War curriculum examines the pivotal conflict that transformed the United States (1861-1865). Students will explore the complex causes of the war, major military campaigns, political developments, and the war's lasting impact on American society. The curriculum covers both military and social aspects, from battlefield tactics to the emancipation of four million enslaved people.
This course examines the deep-rooted causes of the Civil War and its outbreak. Students will analyze the growing sectional divide over slavery, economics, and states' rights, the political crises of the 1850s, and the war's first year as both sides m…This course examines the deep-rooted causes of the Civil War and its outbreak. Students will analyze the growing sectional divide over slavery, economics, and states' rights, the political crises of the 1850s, and the war's first year as both sides mobilized for conflict.
This course covers the major military campaigns and battles of the Civil War. Students will study the strategies, commanders, and battles that shaped the conflict, from the early Confederate successes to the Union's eventual triumph through superior …This course covers the major military campaigns and battles of the Civil War. Students will study the strategies, commanders, and battles that shaped the conflict, from the early Confederate successes to the Union's eventual triumph through superior resources and leadership.
This course examines the broader impact of the Civil War on American society, politics, and culture. Students will study the transformation of American society through emancipation, the changing role of the federal government, and the war's lasting l…This course examines the broader impact of the Civil War on American society, politics, and culture. Students will study the transformation of American society through emancipation, the changing role of the federal government, and the war's lasting legacy on race relations and national identity.