Description

Class Summary

This course will examine the causes of the Civil War, as well as the fateful first year of the conflict. Students will learn that there were many causes of the war, and that slavery was not the only issue leading to the strife. After examining the causes of the war, the course will cover the major events of 1861 in chronological order. Mini-biographies of the major figures of the war’s first year will be presented as well.

About the Instructor

David Hudiak has had the pleasure of teaching at Living Branches for several years. He is a faculty member of Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. A retired member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, Mr. Hudiak has over forty years of teaching experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Haverford College and a juris doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.