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The Civil War Years: The Divided United States of America with Alison Stanley (American)
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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.
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The Civil War Years: The Divided United States of America with Alison Stanley (American)
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Alison Stanley
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History ➤ American History
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Middle School
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January 10th, 2019 at 12:00 AM ET
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Recorded, free with subscription
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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.
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Prerequisites
None
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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.
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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