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Course Introduction
Meet "Chronicle of America: The Real History of the Civil War". This course will illuminate a nation's turbulent history. Explore the complex causes of the Civil War, the political and military leaders that guided it, crucial events, and uncommon and distinctive incidents that often go unnoticed.
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Introduction to the intricate tapestry of factors that ignited the Civil War
02:22
Module 1: Causes of the Civil War
Lesson 1: Economic and Social Divisions Lesson 2: Slavery as main catalyst
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Understanding the Economic and Social Divisions
02:35
Examining Slavery as a Primary Catalyst Introduction
02:22
Examining Slavery and the Missouri Compromise of 1820
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Examining Slavery and the 1831 Nat Turner Rebellion
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Examining Slavery and the 1846-50 Wilmot Proviso
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Examining “The Compromise of 1850”
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
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Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
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1857 Dred Scott Case
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1859 John Brown’s Raid
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Module 2: Political and Military Leadership and War
Lesson 1: Lincoln and Davis Leadership Styles Lesson 2: Key Military Leader Strategies and Tactics
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A Comparative Analysis of the Leadership Styles Employed by Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
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Investigating Strategies and Tactics of Key Military Leaders
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Module 3: Key Events and Analysis
Students will learn about the Battle of Gettysburg and the Emancipation Proclamation
Module 4: Strange War stories, events, and misconceptions
Lesson 1: Learn about the lesser-known war stories Lesson 2: Address common misconceptions and myths
Resources:
Online journals, diaries, eBooks, magazines, and photographs
Chronicle of America: The Real Civil War History

In “Chronicle of America: The Real History of the Civil War”, In this course, we’ll explore a nation’s turbulent past. Discover the complex causes of the Civil War, the political and military leaders who guided it, and uncommon and distinctive incidents that often go unnoticed.

Module 1: Civil War Origins and Causes
We begin by looking at a divided nation. We’ll explain how economic, social, and ideological factors made America “A House Divided.” Explore the thorny issue of slavery, the compromises that sought stability, and the combustible tensions that led to war.

Module 2: War, Military and Political Leadership
Explore the dynamic figures who shaped the era’s political and military landscapes with us. We’ll examine the war’s decisions, strategies, and complications, from Abraham Lincoln’s steadfast leadership to Jefferson Davis’ Confederacy involvement. Explore the minds that navigated a nation in crisis and their complex problems.

Module 3: Important Events and Analysis
Step onto the bloody battlefields where history was written. We’ll explore Gettysburg, Antietam, Appomattox, and other wartime events through gripping accounts. Discover the strategic consequences, heroics, and war-changing moments.

Module 4: Unusual Wartime Accounts, Occasions, and Myths
We’ll find new views in lesser-known historical stories. Rare testimonies about women in the war effort, soldiers’ cultural subtleties, and personal recollections offer a comprehensive glimpse of the era. Explore extraordinary stories that are often overlooked.

We’ll analyze, connect, and learn about the complex factors that shaped the American Civil War in this course. We’ll examine this critical period with intellectual rigor and historical subtlety from the division’s roots through its consequences. Join us as we explore history, reveal undiscovered stories, and learn more about the forces that shaped a nation.

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