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Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919 

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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

1,494

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919
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Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
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Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919
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Course details

More about this course
  • American history is vast and complex. Through this course you will explore some of its key moments - examining domestic history and foreign relations.
  • You will investigate the background to the modern history of the United States, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, segregation and the black experience, and US expansion and foreign policy into the 19th century.

Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919
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Curriculum

The US Civil War and Reconstruction

Welcome to the Course

Background to the Civil War

The US Civil War

Reconstruction, 1865-1877

Conclusion

From Reconstruction to Segregation: The Black Experience in America 1877-1914

Introduction to Week 2

The Black Experience in America 1877-1914

Key Figures in Postwar America

Industrialisation, Urbanisation and Immigration 1865-1910

End of Week 2

America onto the World Stage

American Foreign Policy 1877-1914

The USA and World War 1

Summing Up

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