Introduction to the Revolutionary War

In this six-week course, students examine four key historic engagements in US military history, the eras in which they took place, key figures associated with the battles and the long-term effects of each that became turning points not just in military history but world history. Students master basic relevant terminology and symbology. Students learn the causes and outcomes of each battle, and how these events shaped the military in the world today. This course helps students develop an analytical framework to examine conflict throughout modern history and throughout the world.