This course is part of the X Series, Civil War and Reconstruction, which introduces students to the most pivotal era in American history. A House Divided: The Road to Civil War, 1850-1861 begins by examining how generations of historians have explained the crisis of the Union. After discussing the institution of slavery and its central role in the southern and national economies, it turns to an account of the political and social history of the 1850s.
| Instructor: | Eric Foner |
| Provided by: | edX |
| Course language: | English |
| Fees: | free course |
| Level: | beginner |
| Certificate available? | (fee) |
| Format: | MOOC/online course |
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