This course examines the political, military, social, and economic history of the Civil War and the reorganization that followed. The course is both thematic and chronological. Roughly equal emphasis is given to the War and to Reconstruction.
Some aspects are cumulative.
Details of essay to follow. All make-ups for exams and quizzes will be given at the end of the semester on Reading Day, Thurs. No exceptions will be made. The dates for all exams, quizzes, and readings are listed in the syllabus below. The other books are scholarly case studies of particular historical importance.