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 engage with primary documents, develop skills for analyzing historical narratives, and learn to design engaging educational content on this transformative period in U.S. history.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Crash Course Civil War provides a swift, 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 sources, foundational research, and effective teaching and evaluation methods to craft 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 with assurance.
- Teach concise Civil War modules using active learning and straightforward assessments.
- Explain emancipation, Reconstruction legislation, and their effects on race and citizenship.
- Critique Civil War memory, monuments, and Lost Cause narratives with subtlety.
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