In this course we will explore recent controversies in how we view and teach American history. We will begin with the debate over Confederate monuments. What is the history of these monuments? Should these be removed from public view? Are we just wiping away our history? Should we distinguish between monuments that celebrate the Confederacy and those that honor other important figures in American history? This will be a discussion class led by two historians.
Suggested reading: No Common Ground: Confederate Monuments and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice, Karen L. Cox, UNC Press, 2021