Middlebury

HIST 0212

Civil War and Reconstruction

Civil War and Reconstruction: 1845-1890
This course explores the era of the American Civil War with an emphasis on the period 1861-1865. It combines lectures, readings, class discussion, and film to address such questions as why the war came, why the Confederacy lost, and how the war affected various elements of society. We will also explore what was left unresolved at the end of the war, how Americans responded to Reconstruction, and how subsequent generations have understood the meaning of the conflict and its legacy. We will make a special effort to tie military and political events to life on the home front. (formerly HIST 0364) 2 hrs. lect./1 hr. disc.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR HIS
Equivalent Courses:

Sections

Spring 2025

HIST0212A-S25 Lecture
HIST0212X-S25 Discussion
HIST0212Y-S25 Discussion
HIST0212Z-S25 Discussion

Spring 2024

HIST0212A-S24 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S24 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S24 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S24 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2023

HIST0212A-S23 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S23 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S23 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S23 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2022

HIST0212A-S22 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S22 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S22 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S22 Discussion (Morsman)

Fall 2020

HIST0212A-F20 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212W-F20 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212X-F20 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-F20 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-F20 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2020

HIST0212A-S20 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S20 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S20 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S20 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2017

HIST0212A-S17 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S17 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S17 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S17 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2016

HIST0212A-S16 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S16 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S16 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S16 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2015

HIST0212A-S15 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S15 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S15 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S15 Discussion (Morsman)

Spring 2014

HIST0212A-S14 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-S14 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-S14 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-S14 Discussion (Morsman)

Fall 2012

HIST0212A-F12 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212B-F12 Lecture (Morsman)
HIST0212X-F12 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Y-F12 Discussion (Morsman)
HIST0212Z-F12 Discussion (Morsman)