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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HIS 556 - Civil War and Reconstruction




An exploration of the momentous social, political, economic, and military struggles in America during and after the Civil War. Particular attention will be given to the causes of the war: blacks in slavery and freedom; economic changes in the North and South; interpretations of military victory and defeat; party politics, the Constitution, and debates over the uses of power.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
When Offered: Not on a regular basis.

Credit: 3