SCOPE: These courses treat the history of the United States from the nation's colonial origins to the present. Both surveys explore the American experience by investigating such diverse topics as economic, political, and social evolution, diplomatic developments, the rise of sectionalism, cultural and intellectual growth, the role of minority groups, and the relation between war and society. The courses also introduce methods of historical research and analysis and seek to develop the cadet's ability to read and write critically and to participate effectively in oral discussion.

LESSONS: 80 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Several critical analyses of historical literature in the first term and a research paper of 1500 words in the second; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: These courses encompass the same chronological period and thematic coverage as HI103-104, but they do so through monographic and periodical literature and greater emphasis on classroom discussion. These courses assume some familiarity with American history and consequently place special emphasis on historical analysis and criticism. Moreover, students acquire a broader understanding of American history and the historian's methods.

LESSONS: 80 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Several critical analyses of historical literature in the first term and a research paper of 1500 words in the second; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: This course examines American foreign relations from the nation's entry into the world arena as a major power in 1898 through both World Wars, and the Cold War, to its station in today's multipolar world. It is a study of the forces, events, personalities, and principles that have shaped America 's role in the world and provided the framework for the development of current foreign policy.

LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) and LABS: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A 1500-word research paper; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: Although the Constitution outlined the form of federal government in the United States , it left unanswered many questions concerning how that government should function. This course examines how, between 1790 and 1836, evolving political thought, economic development, changing social conditions, and sectionalism influenced successive generations' debates about the role of government in American life.

LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: NoneSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A A 2500-word research paper; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: This course focuses on the causes and consequences of the American Civil War. Cadets will analyze the road to war, the war itself, and Reconstruction to place the entire period in its broader historical context. The course covers the ante-bellum South and North, focusing on the peculiar effect of slavery on society. Cadets will examine the home fronts to see the populace's reaction to war as both the Union and the Confederacy engage in conflict. In approaching Reconstruction, students will focus on the political, economic, and racial policies that were implemented to rebuild the nation.

LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: NoneSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A 1500-word research paper; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: Between 1877 and 1945 the United States fought three major wars, experienced dramatic economic growth, suffered the Great Depression, underwent significant social change, and emerged as the premier world power. This course analyzes these and related issues, emphasizing how and why the United States developed during the last quarter of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, and stressing the promises and problems that accompanied the making of modern America.

LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) LABS: NoneS

PECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A 1500-word research paper or critical analysis of a monograph; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: This course examines the history of the United States from the end of World War II through the Reagan presidency. It assesses the political, social, and economic institutions of America in the dynamic context of relations with the Soviet Union . While the course deals primarily with domestic America , cadets will gain an appreciation for the close relationship between events at home and abroad

.LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) and LABS: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A 1500-word research paper; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: HI398 examines the evolution of American society from the perspective of the family and evaluates the influence of group identification--class, race, gender, and ethnicity. Other topics include consumerism, sports, religion, and wars as factors that modify and enrich the social and cultural spectrum.

LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.5 Att/wk) and LABS: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A 1500-word research or analytical paper or historiographical essay; compensatory time provided.

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SCOPE: These courses are taught by the History Department's Visiting Professor in a field of that historian's expertise. The courses offer students the opportunity to study under the guidance of a distinguished historian in areas not normally offered by the Department of History.

LESSONS and LABS: To be determined

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: To be determined.

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