Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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The student will become aware of the process of writing history, the role of the historian in selecting facts and have a basic understanding of historical interpretations.
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The student will recognize the indirect and direct causes of the Civil War.
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Describe the various historical interpretations of the causes of the Civil War.
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Describe the major campaigns of the War, important people involved, and how and why the Union prevailed.
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Understand the role of diplomacy in conflict.
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Recognize the role of women and African Americans in the Civil War.
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Understand the events of Lincoln’s assassination and its impact on the nation.