Overview

This topic examines a defining event in the history of the United States: the American Civil War. It will examine the causes, events and issues that put the United States on the path towards Civil War. Particular attention will be paid to slavery, and the debates surrounding slavery, including its … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore the place of slavery in the United States and analyse the sectional differences between the North and the South
  • Examine the political and social pressures that existed in nineteenth century American society and consider the context in which the Civil War took place
  • Set out the main features and the nature of the Civil War
  • Consider the aftermath of the War, specifically focusing on the issue of race relations and the Reconstruction era
  • Analyse the place of the Civil War in American history and culture
  • Consolidate students' ability to analyse and assess different types of sources
  • Provide a learning context in which students hone their collaboration skills in a mutually respectful atmosphere
  • Further develop students written and communication skills

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Evaluate the factors that led to the Civil War and assess the course that the conflict took
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Appraise the impact that the Civil War had on American society
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Demonstrate a high level of competence in the skills of comprehension, oral presentation, and scholarly writing
4.
Assess and critique a range of primary and secondary sources relevant to the topic

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