After the Civil War and by the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States\u2019 military functions as the world\u2019s \u201cpolice.\u201d
This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as \u201cpolicemen of the world.\u201d Using the Internet, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:
\u2022The U.S. used military action abroad.
\u2022Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
\u2022Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.<\/p>\n
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader.
The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself.
(Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/545\/01\/ For the next part of this assignmentyou will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/engagement\/2\/2\/55\/
Part 1
Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you: 1.State your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.
Part 2
Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
1.Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
2.List three(3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US\u2019s rise as a world super power policeman.
3.List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
4.List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.) 5.Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: \u2022Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. \u2022Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student\u2019s name, the professor\u2019s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: \u2022Identifyand discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America\u2019s history. \u2022Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States. \u2022Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War. \u2022Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history. \u2022Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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