HIST 325 - The Crisis of the Union,1845-1861

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course surveys the history of the United States from the outbreak of the MexicanWar in 1846 to the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. Primary emphases include: the debate over territorial expansion and the spread of slavery; the collapse of the Second American Party System; the general political upheaval of the 1850s; the election of Abraham Lincoln; the secession of the southern states; the formation of the Confederacy; and the outbreak of civil war. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Mr. Malvasi.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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