{"id":20022,"date":"2023-05-16T20:04:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T20:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/how-and-why-did-american-military-traditions-and-military-institutions-evolve-from-the-colonial-period-to-the-late-1840s\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T20:04:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T20:04:21","slug":"how-and-why-did-american-military-traditions-and-military-institutions-evolve-from-the-colonial-period-to-the-late-1840s","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/how-and-why-did-american-military-traditions-and-military-institutions-evolve-from-the-colonial-period-to-the-late-1840s\/","title":{"rendered":"how and why did American military traditions and military institutions evolve from the colonial period to the late 1840s"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The traditions of the American military, particularly the use of a militia and the citizenry\u2019s fear of a standing army, began well before the first British colonists arrived in the so-called \u201cNew World.\u201d As the colonies became more established and continued to expand, these traditions evolved; and they became more engrained as an American military culture when the colonies became a nation that would fight against its motherland. Yet, within 75 years, the fledgling nation of the United States of America had grown up enough that these beliefs and traditions might need some modification. For this assignment, you must create a slideshow presentation that explains how and why these traditions arose, became engrained in \u201cAmerican\u201d culture military culture, and evolved from colonial times until the mid-1800s. In other words, how and why did American military traditions and military institutions evolve from the colonial period to the late 1840s? <\/strong>In this presentation, you must do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Explain the reasons the colonists used (and needed) a militia and why they had a fear of a standing army.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Explain the ways the colonial militia was used throughout the colonial period.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Explain how the wars for empire and the Revolutionary War reinforced the colonists\u2019 belief in the militia and their fear of a standing army.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Explain how national and domestic security issues created an enlarged debate over the establishment of a strong and centralized army and made some shy away from the militia tradition.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Explain how the War of 1812 (and the political issues surrounding its origins) continued to challenge the militia tradition and the fear of a standing army (or standing, enlarged military).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Explain how territorial expansion and the War with Mexico changed the make-up of the American military (especially in relation to the usage of volunteers).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Conclude with a strong statement (or bullet point list) that illustrates the state of the militia tradition, the tradition of the fear of a standing army, and the problems with these traditions in the period after the War with Mexico.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Requirements:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • Your slideshow MUST contain AT LEAST 10 slides. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Your slideshow MUST address ALL of the points listed above.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Your slideshow MUST have an over-arching argument (thesis) that you plainly state.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Your slideshow CANNOT contain word for word information from Dr. Stevens\u2019 lectures or from the textbook. ALL language must be in your own words.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tips for completing this assignment:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • Think of the assignment as creating a detailed outline of the main question.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Use keyword headers and sub-headers that illustrate the topics of each slide.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Condense material on each topic into small bullet point lists of fragments of sentences. Do NOT just use keywords unless they are headers or sub-headers.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Make sure that as you move through ideas you are making logical transitions to the next issue.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • You may use pictures and maps to illustrate your points or add flare to your presentation; however, if you use only an image on a particular slide, that slide does not count in your minimum slide count of 10.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Rubric<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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        Slideshow Rubric (25) (1)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><\/span>Historical Knowledge<\/span><\/p>\n
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        10<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Distinguished Performance<\/div>\n
        Presents answers to the assignment questions that illustrate a strong understanding of the historical narrative presented in the course materials. There is little misunderstanding of chronology, accepted historical interpretations, and basic information on the topic.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Competent Performance<\/div>\n
        Presents answers to the assignment questions that illustrate a basic understanding of the historical narrative presented in the course materials. To improve, the student should place an emphasis on learning and presenting: 1) chronology 2) accepted historical interpretations 3) basic information on the topic<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        2.5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Below Expectations<\/div>\n
        Presents answers to the assignment questions that indicate an underdeveloped understanding of the historical narrative presented in the course materials. To improve the student needs to 1) focus on understanding the proper order of the historical timeline 2) understand there are accepted historical interpretations that allowed the formation of the narrative 3) learn the most basic information on the topic, such as the who, the what, the how, the when, and most importantly, the so what.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n
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        10<\/span> <\/span>pts
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        This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><\/span>Historical Analysis<\/span><\/p>\n
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        10<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Distinguished Performance<\/div>\n
        Comprehensively analyzes the historical significance of the weekly topics and presents this analysis in each answer to the assignment questions. Student makes clear an understanding of continuity and change over time, and therefore, the evolution of the narrative and the interpretations contained within it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Competent Performance<\/div>\n
        Some, but limited, analysis of the historical significance of the weekly topics and some, but limited, presentation of this analysis in the answers to the assignment questions. In order to improve, the student should 1) Focus on identifying points of continuity and points of change in the era being studied 2) Develop an understanding of how these points of continuity and change over time occurred 3) Identify how these points relate to changes in the historical narrative and the interpretations contained within it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        2.5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Below Expectations<\/div>\n
        Severely limited or no analysis of the historical significance of the weekly topics and severely limited or no presentation of this analysis in the answers to the assignment questions. In order to improve, the student should 1) Understand that historians work to identify continuity and change over time within the human experience. 2) Work to identify at least one continuity in the materials for the week, and at least two points of change 3) Analyze how the continuities and changed identified occurred 4) Determine why these points are significant to the study of history<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n
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        10<\/span> <\/span>pts
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        This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><\/span>Thesis<\/span><\/p>\n
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        5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Distinguished Performance<\/div>\n
        The thesis is exceptionally well designed and its focus is considerably more developed than the general topics. The thesis is succinct; focuses on one specific, yet complex, idea; proficiently argues a strong position; and can be proven with historical evidence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        2.5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Competent Performance<\/div>\n
        The thesis is more developed than simply a general topic. The thesis focuses on one specific idea, and attempts to argue a position. To improve, the student should 1) focus on clarity of language 2) limit the thesis to one complex, but overarching idea 3) create an argument that one can prove with historical sources<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

        Below Expectations<\/div>\n
        The thesis is nonexistent or the development of the thesis is attempted, but is either vague or confusing OR a focused thesis is attempted, but it neglects to argue a position or it does not present a plausible or “provable” argument. To improve the student should: 1) Develop an overarching idea about the week’s material 2) Convert that idea into an argumentative statement 3) Check the argument you created to see if it can be proven with historical sources 4) Examine the argumentative statement (thesis) to see if the language is clear and organized<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n
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