1. Examine the strategy of the U.S. military from its beginning up to Desert Storm. Ignoring the obvious technological advances, how has the role of the American military and its strategy evolved from the Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm?

Your answers must state your thesis and be supported with detailed information, including dates, specific examples, and material from your reading. Your conclusion should follow logically from the information you have presented. Your answers should reflect the context of the major themes of U.S. Military History as well as offer some historical interpretation. Any quotations, specific information, and ideas drawn from your reading (including the textbook) must be cited and referenced in APA or Chicago/Turabian format. Each essay should be a minimum of one page (250 words) in length, not including references.