Fordham University Department of History History 1100 Understanding Historical Change: American History The Sectional Crisis and its Aftermath Doron Ben-AtarFall 2017 Office: LL 422be-mail: [email protected]Tel: 212 636-7014 Office Hours: Monday, 3:30-5:00, Wednesday 10:30-11:00 and by appointment This section of Understanding Historical Change: American Historyfocuses on the sectional divide, focusing on the most dramatic crisis in American history that led to the American Civil War, Reconstruction, and its aftermath. Requirements: Students must come to class fully prepared to play an activerole in class discussions. Assignments: The books below are available in the bookstore and are on closed reserve at the library. Shorter assignments are available on blackboard. Elizabeth R. Varon, Disunion: The Coming of the Civil War Solomon Northup, Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of Solomon Northup, Michael Shaara, The Killer Angels Eric Foner: Nothing But Freedom Tony Horwitz, Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War Grading: Participation (15%): The participation grade is determined by students’ level of preparation and participation in class.
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