The United States, 1846-1877: The Union in Crisis (HI0131)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-USIC

This course considers the political crisis caused by slavery during the "middle period" in the history of the United States. It begins by considering the debate over slavery and western expansion during the first half of the nineteenth century. It continues by considering the breakdown in relations between North and south during the 1850s and the failure of the political system to solve the sectional crisis. The couse continues with a consideration of the Civil War which ensued - the bloodiest conflict in American history. As well as examining the military aspects of the war we shall also explore the abolition of slavery, the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and the social consequences of the conflict for North and South. The final third of the course considers the "Reconstruction" period after the war when Americans sought to remake their country in the aftermath of the war and the demise of slavery.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

The United States, 1846-1877: The Union in Crisis (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Room 1.110, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Honours students who complete this course should be able to engage in historiographical debates both orally and in writing. They should improve their awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence; to demonstrate the nature of history as argument by focusing on debates by historians about key issues; to increase their skills in researh, writing and presentation; and to improve their critical skills through oral communication.