Antebellum Period Courses and Certifications

The Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Birth of the Republican Party, 1854-55

Explore pivotal 1850s political crises: Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave Act opposition, Uncle Tom's Cabin impact, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Republican Party formation. Gain insights into pre-Civil War tensions.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Expansion and Slavery: Legacies of the Mexican War and the Compromise of 1850

Explore conflicts and compromises leading to the Civil War, including Douglass's speech, Mexican War impacts, and the Compromise of 1850, highlighting slavery's expansion and its political consequences.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dred Scott, Bleeding Kansas, and the Impending Crisis of the Union, 1855-58 - The Civil War and Reconstruction

Explore key events of 1855-58: Kansas conflict, Sumner's caning, Republican Party's rise, Fremont's campaign, and the Dred Scott decision's impact on pre-Civil War America.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

John Brown's Holy War, 1860 Election, and the Secession Crisis - Class 12

Explore the pivotal events leading to the Civil War: John Brown's raid, the 1860 election, and the secession crisis. Gain insights into slavery's impact on American history and its enduring legacies.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Civil War Unit Plan

Comprehensive guide for teaching the Civil War, covering key events, figures, and technologies with engaging activities and lesson plans for effective student learning.

• Study.com
• 8 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

African American History to 1865

Explore African American history from African origins to post-Civil War, examining struggles, resistance, and contributions to U.S. development until 1865.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

History of the United States from 1800 to 1900 - HONORS

Explore pivotal events and developments shaping America from 1800-1900, with in-depth analysis of political, economic, and social factors in this honors-level study.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

African American History to 1865

Explore African American history from African origins to post-Civil War, examining struggles, resistance, and contributions to U.S. development until 1865.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Afri-American History I

Explore African-American heritage from 17th-century Africa to the Civil War, examining transitions from Africa to slavery and slavery to emancipation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

History of the United States from 1800 to 1900

Explore key political, economic, and social developments in 19th century America, from the early republic through westward expansion and industrialization.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

African American Hist to 1865

Explore African American history from colonial times to 1865, analyzing their evolving role in U.S. society through critical examination of historical, philosophical, and political contexts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course