HISTORY 306: America, 1850-1877: Civil War and Reconstruction

Course Description

The 1850s-1870s were pivotal decades in the history of the United States. This course examines the many important political and military developments of the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction, while also exploring the social, economic, and cultural aspects of the period with a special emphasis on the politics of slavery, the process of emancipation, and the experiences of women.