The Civil War and American Life (UEHI 243)

Term: 2019-2020 Fall Term

Faculty

Dr. David ContostaShow MyInfo popup for Dr. David Contosta

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Schedule

Sat, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (10/21/2019 - 12/14/2019) Location: MAIN SJ 248

Description

Examines the great tragic epic of American life, the Civil War of 1861-1865. This terrible conflict
between the North and South finished the work of the Revolution, freed the slaves, made the United
States into a true nation, and cleared the way for massive industrialization and urbanization in the
decades just ahead. Students will examine the roots of the Civil War, the major issues of the conflict,
life during the War (in the military as well as on the home front), the reason for Northern victory and
Southern defeat, and the many important legacies of this seminal time in the nation?s history.