Crash Course Civil War
This course offers a rapid yet comprehensive exploration of the American Civil War, from its roots in slavery and sectional tensions to the battles, emancipation, and Reconstruction era. Participants will gain skills in analyzing historical causes, interpreting primary sources, teaching engaging lessons, and critically examining modern commemorations of the conflict.

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 through tactics, 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
- Analyse Civil War causes: slavery, politics, and economics in a concise framework.
- Interpret key primary sources: letters, speeches, and records confidently.
- Teach brief Civil War units using active learning and straightforward assessments.
- Explain emancipation, Reconstruction legislation, and their effects on race and citizenship.
- Critique Civil War remembrance, monuments, and Lost Cause stories with subtlety.
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