HIUS 2051
War and the Making of America to 1900
Course Description
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.
Instructors
Faculty Staff
Spring 2026
Elizabeth Varon
Spring 2026
To Announced
Spring 2025
To Be Announced
Spring 2025
Ethan Gonzales
Spring 2023
Mercedes Haigler
Spring 2022
Ian Iverson
Summer 2021
John Calhoun
Spring 2021
Daniele Celano
Spring 2020
Clayton Butler
Spring 2016
Gary Gallagher
Spring 2016
Lauren Haumesser
Spring 2016
James Hrdlicka
Spring 2016
Scott Miller
Spring 2016
Dale Dilbeck
Spring 2014
Mary Draper
Spring 2014
Jack Furniss
Spring 2014
Jesse George-Nichol
Spring 2014
Frank Cirillo
Spring 2013
Benjamin Davison
Spring 2013
James Ambuske
Spring 2012
Rhonda Barlow
Spring 2012
Adrian Brettle
Fall 2010
Jason Farr
Fall 2010
Stephen Macekura
Fall 2010
Evan McCormick
Fall 2010
Jonathan Grinspan
Fall 2009
William Kurtz
Fall 2009
Nicholas Wood
Fall 2009