American Civil War Courses and Certifications

History 306: The American Civil War Era

This course connects slavery and sectional conflict to the Civil War’s battles, leadership, military strategy, and Reconstruction.

• Study.com
• 20 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introductions - Why Does the Civil War Era Have a Hold on American History?

An introduction to why the American Civil War remains central to U.S. historical memory, from redemption narratives and racial reckoning to military history.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The American Civil War

277 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover the real reasons behind the Civil War and get a blow-by-blow description of what happened in each major battle with this engrossing and comprehensive course.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Why Does the Civil War and Reconstruction Have a Hold on American Historical Imagination? - Class 1

Exploring the enduring impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on American society, examining slavery's legacy, and analyzing how this era shapes current political and social divisions.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Causes of the American Civil War: Slavery, States' Rights, and the Irrepressible Conflict - Class 13

Explore the complex historical debate over Civil War causation, examining the roles of slavery, states' rights, and political tensions in shaping America's deadliest conflict.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom

6 ratings

Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided

20 ratings at edX

Discover how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics, and how political leaders struggled and failed to resolve the growing crisis in the nation.

• edX
• 20 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History 106: The Civil War and Reconstruction

A chronological study of the American Civil War, from antebellum tensions over slavery through the war’s conclusion and Reconstruction’s impact.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

US History - Civil War: Lesson Plans & Resources

Lesson plans and teaching resources organize Civil War topics from abolitionists and battles through Reconstruction for U.S. history instruction.

• Study.com
• 15 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Civil War History: Homework Help

Review the Civil War from its political causes and major battles through its end and the effects of Reconstruction.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

DSST The Civil War & Reconstruction: Study Guide & Test Prep

A DSST preparation course covering slavery tensions, the Civil War’s major phases, and Reconstruction through short video lessons, quizzes, and flashcards.

• Study.com
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Civil War & Reconstruction for Teachers: Professional Development

A teacher-focused survey traces rising tensions over slavery through the Civil War’s major wartime phases and Reconstruction.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Civil War Unit Plan

A classroom-ready unit plan for teaching the American Civil War through lessons, activities, projects, and writing from the antebellum period to Reconstruction.

• Study.com
• 8 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Civil War and Reconstruction: Certificate Program

A short survey of the Civil War, from antebellum tensions and slavery to the war’s conclusion and Reconstruction.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

The Civil War and Reconstruction

Learn about the changes in the Union and the Confederacy, and the Civil War’s long-term impact.

• edX
• 54 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $135.00
• 3 courses