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The Civil War Years: The Divided United States of America with Alison Stanley (American)
Recorded course taught by Alison Stanley for Middle School American History
Summary

Dive into American history with all the interesting stories and facts of the Civil War!

Instructor: Alison Stanley

Course Description: This course will explore the political, economic, and legal issues that existed during the Civil War years, including federalism, slavery, the Dred Scott decision, the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address. Key figures and major battles will be discussed, and life as a soldier will be investigated. Moreover, there will be a brief look at the Reconstruction period. Any pertinent Catholic statements on the War will be introduced.

Special notes

Answer Key: Answer keys for homework assignments are included with this course. A parent or tutor will also be required to grade the final project and a few other assignments.

Total classes

10

Duration

55 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Suggested grade level

6th to 8th grade

Outline

Course Outline: 

Class 1: The Political and Economic Landscape Prior to the First Shot of the War

Class 2: Succession of Southern States, the Election of President Lincoln and Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

Class 3: Battles of Fort Sumter and Manassas (First Bull Run)

Class 4: Ulysses S. Grant

Class 5: Emancipation Proclamation and Catholic Position

Class 6: Chancellorsville and Vicksburg

Class 7: Life of a Civil War Soldier

Class 8: Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address

Class 9: Atlanta and the March to the Sea

Class 10: Reconstruction

Materials

Provided FREE by the instructor.

Homework

Students can expect to spend approximately two hours per week outside of class on homework. Short written essays, reading assignments, and a final, graded by the instructor.

Course name
The Civil War Years: The Divided United States of America with Alison Stanley (American)
Instructor
Alison Stanley
Semester
Recorded
Category
History ➤ American History
Grade levels
Middle School
Start time
January 10th, 2019 at 12:00 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Alison Stanley
alistanley5@gmail.com

About Alison Stanley 

Alison Stanley received her BA in marketing from Michigan State University and her JD from the University of Michigan Law School. She has a special love for teaching, especially American history and constitutional law.

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