HIST405 - Antebellum America, 1846-1861

Course Details

Course Code: HIST405 Course ID: 3067 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

Antebellum America, 1846-1861 examines the divisive political, social, and economic forces which intensified in the 1840s and culminated in the Civil War. Through a study of the primary and secondary literature of American history this course surveys the individuals and groups who influenced the American experience, as well as the cultural, political, and socio-economic movements that shaped the nation.(Prerequisites: HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration11/24/2025 - 05/01/2026 Course Dates05/04/2026 - 06/28/2026 Start Month May SessionSpring 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration01/26/2026 - 07/03/2026 Course Dates07/06/2026 - 08/30/2026 Start Month July SessionSummer 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 Start Month August SessionSummer 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 Course Dates09/07/2026 - 11/01/2026 Start Month September SessionSummer 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.