The United States gained its freedom from England through war, but it took a Civil War to become one nation. Our country helped secure Democracy in defeating Germany and the Axis in World War I and led the world to victory in World War II. It is commonly said that those who do not understand history are doomed to repeat it. If that’s the case, how much do most of us know about a number of other important yet often overlooked wars? In this class we’ll explore the War of 1812, the Texas War with Mexico, the Mexican American War, the War with Spain, and the Korean War. What started these wars, what were their major battles, and how did they affect the history of the United States? Your instructor, Terry Newton, will lead you on a journey back through history to better understand these forgotten wars.