HIUS 2051

War and the Making of America to 1900

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Social & Economic Systems / Historical Perspectives

This course examines warfare and military developments in America from the colonial period to 1900. Major topics include debates over the role of the military in society; the motivations and experiences of soldiers; interaction between the military and civilian spheres; the development of a professional army and navy; and the social and cultural context, impact, and legacies of warfare.


  • Gary Gallagher

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    3.35

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    3.05

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    Spring 2016

  • Elizabeth Varon

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    3.00

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    3.57

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    Spring 2025

  • James Ambuske

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    Spring 2012

  • Rhonda Barlow

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    Spring 2012

  • Stephen Macekura

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    Fall 2010

  • Evan McCormick

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    Fall 2010

  • Jason Farr

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    Fall 2010

  • Adrian Brettle

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    Fall 2010

  • Nicholas Wood

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    Fall 2009

  • James Hrdlicka

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    Spring 2016

  • Benjamin Davison

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    Spring 2013

  • Dale Dilbeck

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    Spring 2014

  • Jonathan Grinspan

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    Fall 2009

  • William Kurtz

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    Fall 2009

  • Mary Draper

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    Spring 2014

  • Frank Cirillo

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    Spring 2013

  • Jack Furniss

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    Spring 2014

  • Jesse George-Nichol

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    Spring 2014

  • Lauren Haumesser

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    Spring 2016

  • Scott Miller

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    Spring 2016

  • Faculty Staff

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    Spring 2022

  • Clayton Butler

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    Spring 2016

  • Ian Iverson

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    Summer 2021

  • Daniele Celano

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    Spring 2020

  • John Calhoun

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    Spring 2021

  • Mercedes Haigler

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    Spring 2022

  • To Announced

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    Spring 2025

  • Ethan Gonzales

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    Spring 2023

  • To Be Announced

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    Spring 2025