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 in Spring 2016, Hebrew MA Hybrid

Spring 2016

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