This course is an in-depth analysis of the causes and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Included will be a detailed examination of the military, political, social, cultural and constitutional aspects of the struggle, including a full survey of the reconstruction of South. Because of the diverse nature of this course, there is no one textbook that covers all of the material which will be highlighted during the semester. The lectures and class activities will provide that function. There are, however, three monographs which will be read by each member of the class according to the class schedule.
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George T. McJimsey. The Dividing and Reuniting of America, 1848- 1877 . The Coming of the Civil War, 1837-1861. . Emancipation and Reconstruction, 1862-1879 . As well, each student will engage in outside reading as noted below.