HIST 408 - The Civil War Era, 1820-1865

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the fall semester

This is a reading- and writing-intensive course on the Civil War era in American history. We will read a number of secondary sources that examine the growing tensions between sections from 1820 through 1865, with a heavy emphasis placed on the critical role slavery played in bringing the nation to war. The class will then read and discuss some of the more important recent books on the war itself. Finally, students will research, write and present a lengthy primary source-driven project of their choice.