The Civil War and Reconstruction XSeries

What you will learn

  • How generations of historians have explained the road to secession, the causes and conduct of the war, the coming of emancipation, and the struggle to breathe meaning into the promise of freedom for four million emancipated slaves
  • Slavery's central role in the southern and national economies
  • How the issue of the expansion of slavery came to dominate national politics
  • The dramatic change in historians' interpretations of the period in the last two generations
  • How the Civil War and Reconstruction turned on issues of continued relevance today
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The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided (edX) EdX
Columbia University,ColumbiaX

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided (edX)

Humanities History

Dive deep into the tumultuous years leading up to the Civil War with 'A House Divided: The Road to Civil War, 1850-1861'. This course provides a comprehensive overview of how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics and the various attempts by political leaders to resolve the growing crisis. Join us as we explore the economic, social, and political factors that led to one of America's most defining moments.

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