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

Offered by The University of Newcastle, Australia,
Introduction to American History: From Reconstruction to World War, 1865-1919 (FutureLearn)

Explore American history since 1865. Learn about the Civil War, Reconstruction, segregation and US foreign policy. Discover key moments in American history after the Civil War. American history is vast and complex. Through this course you will explore some of its key moments - examining domestic history and foreign relations.

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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.
This course is part of the program The United States from Civil War to Superpower, which is one of the building blocks that leads to a degree in Bachelor of Arts.

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