Crash Course Civil War
This 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 Participants will gain skills in analyzing historical documents, teaching engaging lessons, and critically examining the war's enduring legacy.

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 conflicts, political parties, and economic strains, then proceed to strategies, military operations, emancipation, and Reconstruction. Master essential primary documents, fundamental research, and effective teaching and evaluation methods to create compelling, insightful Civil War lessons.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Civil War causes: slavery, politics, and economics in one tight frame.
- Interpret key primary sources: letters, speeches, and records with confidence.
- Teach short Civil War modules using active learning and clear assessments.
- Explain emancipation, Reconstruction laws, and their impact on race and citizenship.
- Critique Civil War memory, monuments, and Lost Cause narratives with nuance.
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