HIST 4920 - HISTORY OF THE OLD SOUTH

3 Credit Hour(s)
A detailed study of Southern history from the colonial period to 1865, with emphasis upon political, social, and economic development and slavery. Three units on the Colonial Period (1607-1787); the Antebellum South and Slavery (1788-1850); and the Secession Crisis and the Civil War (1850-65). Includes in-depth coverage of the role of women and minorities. Lectures, readings, and discussions.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the department head