This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
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.
Total Classes: 10
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade
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.
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 and Homework
Course Materials: Provided FREE by the instructor.
Homework: Students can expect to spend approx. two hours per week outside of class on homework. Short written essays, reading assignments, and final, graded by the instructor.
