By the turn of the century, US military strength and political dominance had reached a level of prestige which many nations hesitated to challenge. Referring to a statement from chapter one, the geographic isolation of the United States allowed the nation to remain relatively separate from the immediate effects of European power politics and reach … Continue reading CHAPTER FOUR: “THE WAR TO END ALL WARS”
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CHAPTER TWO: THE MONROE DOCTRINE
More often than not, a nation which experiences warfare is a direct result of a desire to pursue economic gains, political leverage, or defend the status quo. In the years following Washington’s presidency, the United States found itself expanding the domestic border and developing the economy of the nation. By 1806 however, trade and economic … Continue reading CHAPTER TWO: THE MONROE DOCTRINE
CHAPTER ONE: ISOLATIONISM
Within the United States, the development and implementation of foreign policy has held an illustrious regard throughout modern history, albeit humiliating at certain moments. Overall however, the US has managed to sustain itself through periods of war and peace and through periods of economic recession and expansion, leading many to question how it was possible. … Continue reading CHAPTER ONE: ISOLATIONISM
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