The course of history is not inevitable, which means human beings play an active role in shaping the outcomes of great events. The American Civil War is no exception to this rule. In a time of rapid westward expansion and growing international influence, the American people found themselves at a crossroads in the 1850s. As Abraham Lincoln famously noted, "A house divided cannot stand. We will become all one thing, or all the other." This course is an exploration of the causes, course and aftermath of the Civil War. Topics include politics, culture, war, and economics. The instructor is William D. Watson, MA, an historian and instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

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