3.00 Credits
The African American role in the Civil War. Emancipation, Reconstruction, and the development of the black community since 1860. Major topics include African Americans' struggle for autonomy and equal rights in the political and economic arenas, the impact of race in American society, and the intellectual and cultural traditions of African Americans. Prerequisite: HIST U101, HIST U102, HIST U105, HIST U106 or HIST U198; or consent of instructor.