Never Call Retreat: Military Turning Points and Why the North Won the Civil War - Class 15
Explore the pivotal military turning points of the Civil War and analyze the strategic factors that led to the Union's victory, examining the war's lasting impact on American society.
Who Freed the Slaves: Lincoln, Leadership and Emancipation Policy - Class 17
Explore Lincoln's pivotal role in emancipation policy and leadership during the Civil War, examining how various forces and actors contributed to the end of American slavery.
Days of Jubilee: The Process of Emancipation and Union Victory - Class 18
Explore the complex process of emancipation during the Civil War, examining how Union victory transformed American society and left enduring legacies that continue to shape racial, political, and social dynamics.
Andrew Johnson, the Radicals, and the Second American Revolution - Class 20
Explore the pivotal role of Andrew Johnson's presidency and the Radical Republicans in shaping post-Civil War America, examining their impact on racial equality and constitutional transformation.
Wartime Reconstruction and the Ends of War - Class 19
Explore the complex dynamics of post-Civil War America, examining reconstruction policies, societal transformations, and lasting impacts on racial equality and democratic institutions during wartime's aftermath.
Retreat from Reconstruction: The Grant Era and Paths to Southern Redemption - Class 21
Explore the complex aftermath of the Civil War, focusing on Reconstruction's decline, Grant's presidency, and the South's political transformation during this pivotal era in American history.
The Devastating History of Yellow Fever in the United States
Explore the historical impact of yellow fever in America, from devastating outbreaks to groundbreaking scientific discoveries that revolutionized disease prevention and treatment methods.