Crash Course Civil War
This crash course offers a rapid yet comprehensive exploration of the American Civil War, covering its roots in slavery and sectional tensions, pivotal battles and strategies, the emancipation process, and the Reconstruction era. Participants will gain skills in analyzing historical sources, teaching engaging lessons, and evaluating the war's enduring legacy on American society and memory.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Crash Course Civil War provides a quick, thorough overview of the conflict's origins, battles, and outcomes. Delve into slavery, constitutional disagreements, political parties, and economic strains, then progress to military tactics, major campaigns, emancipation, and Reconstruction. Master essential primary sources, foundational research, and effective teaching and evaluation methods to create compelling Civil War lessons.
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Develop skills
- Analyze the causes of the Civil War: slavery, politics, and economics in a concise framework.
- Interpret key primary sources: letters, speeches, and documents with assurance.
- Deliver brief Civil War units using interactive learning and straightforward assessments.
- Describe emancipation, Reconstruction legislation, and their effects on race and citizenship.
- Critically assess Civil War remembrance, monuments, and Lost Cause stories with subtlety.
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