HST 202 US History: Civil War & Recon

Provides an overview of the causes, events and interpretations of the American Civil War and a summary of Reconstruction. This course emphasizes military events but also deals with social, political and economic changes and issues during the war. Emancipation and the complex issue of race are also covered. The aim of the class is to immerse students as much as possible in the material culture of the era, which complements their learning from books, class discussion, and films and creates a greater interest in learning more about the war. This immersion involves the use of replicas, artifacts, in-class activities, and field trips.