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's impact on American society and citizenship. Participants will gain skills in analyzing historical sources, teaching engaging lessons, and critically evaluating Civil War narratives and legacies.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Crash Course Civil War provides a swift, thorough overview of the conflict’s origins, battles, and aftermath. Delve into slavery, constitutional disagreements, party politics, and economic strains, then progress through tactics, campaigns, emancipation, and Reconstruction. Master the use of essential primary sources, fundamental scholarship, and effective teaching and assessment resources to craft incisive, captivating Civil War lessons.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Civil War causes: slavery, politics, and economics within a concise framework.
- Interpret key primary sources: letters, speeches, and records with assurance.
- Deliver concise Civil War modules employing active learning and straightforward assessments.
- Elucidate emancipation, Reconstruction legislation, and their effects on race and citizenship.
- Critique Civil War remembrance, monuments, and Lost Cause accounts with subtlety.
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