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HACC - American Civil War

 Lower Dauphin School District

Curriculum Guide

Course Title: HACC- American Civil War
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11-12
 
Synopsis of Curriculum

This is a semester college history course on the American Civil War and Reconstruction. In terms of content, the focus will be on the origin, nature, conclusion, and significance of both eras. This includes the political, military, diplomatic, economic, technological, social, geographical, and ideological factors of antebellum America, the bloody conflict, and the rival attempts at Reconstruction. There will be an emphasis on American Civil War and Reconstruction facts and stories, as well as historiography, civilian and veteran accounts, memorials, primary evidence, and original student research. 

Units of Study Titles

Civil War: Introduction & Origin

Civil War: Nature & Conclusion

Civil War: Significance & Historiography

Reconstruction: Overview & Origin

Reconstruction: Nature & Conclusion

Reconstruction: Significance & Historiography