HIST 373

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Civil War Era, 1848-1877

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Causes of the war, major military events (leaders, campaigns, soldiers), war on the home fronts, why the South lost, Reconstruction, the legacy of the war.

When Taught

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Historical Knowledge of Civil War and Reconstruction

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain and analyze the main themes and developments of the Civil War and Reconstruction, as well as their roots and legacy.

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents, both in writing and in class discussions.

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze historical questions and place them in a historiographical context.

Title

Apply information to Future Teaching

Learning Outcome

History teaching majors will start to apply information and ideas from the course to future teaching.