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HIS 187 - The United States Civil War: Causes and Effects


A study of American institutions within the time-frame of 1815-1877; examination and analysis of Antebellum politics, society, and culture; origin and nature of the American Civil War and the social, economic and political changes brought about by the War and Reconstruction.  Approval for SUNY General Education requirement for US History pending.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Discuss some of the major political, economic and social aspects of the civil war in the North and South.
  2. Describe African-American experiences before, during, and after the civil war and the effects African Americans had on social institutions.
  3. Discuss the international influence of the Civil War.