HIST 0022 - American Military History
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Study of American Military History, from 1774 to present, covering the American War of Independence, War of 1812, the Barbary Wars, Mexican American War, Civil War, Native American Wars, Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War of 1991, Afghanistan 2002, and Iraqi Freedom 2003. Includes the reading of historical works, literature, and historical documents. Examines the Powell Doctrine, the Principles of War, and the reasons and causes of war. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the role of the United States within global political, economic and social changes. Compose coherent, persuasive academic historical arguments using correct academic citation methods. Differentiate primary and secondary sources and how each are used to make historical claims. Investigate the origins of the American Constitution and its impact on American military developments. Course Content Outline I. The Concepts and Experience of War II. War of Independence III. Barbary Wars, War of 1812 IV. Mexican American War V. Civil War VI. Native American Wars VII. Spanish American War VIII. Boxer Rebellion IX. World War I X. Interactions with Central America XI. World War II XII. Cold War, Atomic Age, and Korea XIII. Vietnam XIV. Collapse of Communism and End of the Cold War XV. Gulf War of 1991 and the Middle East XVI. Afghanistan 2002 XVII. Iraqi Freedom and the United Nations, the Changes in Warfare and its Conduct Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify primary and secondary sources and describe their use as evidence in historical analysis 2. Identify and analyze the role of leadership and the significance of individuals, ideas, and events in American military history 3. Analyze and evaluate the concept of war and its relationship to politics 4. Describe the development of American military policy from the War of Independence to the present 5. Describe the functions and characteristics of the armed forces of the United States 6. Describe the effect of American military policies on international relations and domestic development 7. Define and apply terms such as war, policy, strategy, tactics, military force, and war aims 8. List in chronological order the significant events in American military history since the colonial period 9. Identify and analyze the significance of major political, military and diplomatic individuals and the events they influenced in American military history 10. Analyze how war is an extension of political and diplomatic policy of the United States government 11. Compare and contrast how and why wars were fought in the past to the way they are fought in the present 12. Analyze and evaluate how American Military policy affects relations with other nations 13. Analyze and appraise choices made in times of war by politicians and military officials 14. Demonstrate knowledge of geography and its influence on warfare 15. Describe how advancements in technology have influenced warfare and the outcomes of wars 16. Identify and locate major cities, battle sites, nations, geographical features such as rivers and mountain ranges of significance in U.S. Military History 17. Analyze and apply the Geneva and Hague Conventions, the Principals of War, and the Powell doctrine and critique how they influence U.S. policy today Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Based upon reading assignments reflected in the course syllabus, complete reading and be prepared to discuss the material in class and as part of written examinations. 2. Complete reading in assigned course reader and be prepared to summarize both orally and in a carefully written paragraph. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. In a 500-word essay, explain how George Washington's strategy during the American War of Independence worked and why it was so successful. 2. Make a chart that compares and contrasts the personalities, education, and command abilities of Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican-American War. Explain why one represented the future of military expertise while the other resembled the past. 3. Military Simulation Project, students are to write about their experiences in the project which studies an important historical battle through reading, participation, and discussion. Students must solve historical problems which the U.S. Military faced. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Discuss and describe in a short essay of three typed pages why the United States failed to secure the peace after the conclusion of conventional fighting in 2003 Iraq. In three typed pages answer the following question based on in class lecture and your readings in The Savage Wars of Peace: Max Boot compares the Philippine campaign to Vietnam. Why was the Philippine campaign so successful compared to the Vietnam War? Give specific examples and explain the similarities and differences between the two conflicts. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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