This volume in the Conflict and Compromise in History resource book series takes a critical look at the structure of our armed forces and the role of the citizen soldier in American history. Citizen Soldier brings the American citizen soldier to life for students, helping them appreciate both the challenges a nation faces in operating its military and the personal sacrifices and contributions citizen soldiers have made in fighting American wars. Placing the topic in historical context, Citizen Soldier traces the origins of ...
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This volume in the Conflict and Compromise in History resource book series takes a critical look at the structure of our armed forces and the role of the citizen soldier in American history. Citizen Soldier brings the American citizen soldier to life for students, helping them appreciate both the challenges a nation faces in operating its military and the personal sacrifices and contributions citizen soldiers have made in fighting American wars. Placing the topic in historical context, Citizen Soldier traces the origins of the citizen soldier from ancient Greece to today. Activities and research are focused on two "defining moments" in U.S. history: African American soldiers during the Civil War and the San Patricios-Irish American soldiers in the Mexican-American War. At a time when the deployment of our regular military and National Guard is dominating headlines, this resource book offers an objective, history-based discussion of the role of the citizen soldier in America. * Over 50 primary sources include army recruitment posters from the Civil War, letters from soldiers and generals, photographs of soldiers, Governor Juan Soto's handbill appealing for desertion, Irish American songs, and political cartoons * Classroom activities include a mock trial in which the San Patricios are accused of treason by the U.S. government and a newspaper competition where students create a Civil War-era Northern newspaper and compete for circulation against other teams in the class * A "Throughout History" section provides a narrative chronology of the citizen soldier from ancient Greece to today
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