HIST 655 - THE US CIVIL WAR: 1850-1877

3 Credit Hour(s)
An examination of the history of the United States Civil War. Special emphasis will be placed on the military campaigns and the political aspects of the war. Topics will include the immediate origins of the war, military preparations, the operational and strategic evaluation of both Union and Confederate forces, and tactics and technology. Assesses critical thinking skills through scholarly readings and written analysis, as well as through oral presentations. Three hours of lecture.