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2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin

HIST - 3375 The Civil War and Reconstruction

Description
This course focuses on the Civil War and Reconstruction as dramatic and defining episodes in American history. Student will examine the emerging sectional conflicts that led up to the war, the military and social history of the war itself, and Reconstruction, with particular attention given to the construction of “freedom” following the upheaval. The class will focus on race, class, gender, and the shaping of individual and collective identities. Prerequisite: At lease one lower-division US History course, or Consent of Instructor.

Credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
Academic Level: Undergraduate