| Edward L. Ayers | "The effects of the conflict were emotional, religious, and economic" |
| "Southern Economics Follow Morals" | |
| Gregg D. Kimball | "Perspective of Immigrants" |
| Christy S. Coleman | "Self-Agency
in Slavery" Sojourner's Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" Speech |
| Joan Waugh | "Breakdown of Institutions" |
| Clarence E. Walker | "Time of Transformation and the Future of Our Country" |
| Elizabeth R. Varon | "Political Actors" |
| Lauranett L. Lee | "Varied Experiences" |