American foreign policy

 

 

 

 

 

“How did American foreign policy in three periods in question, (1890s, 1950s, and 1970s), shape

U.S. interventionism abroad?” (how did the world view of U.S. political institutions shape U.S.

involvement outside of its borders in these periods?)

1) In your paper address the three events discussed in the Kinzer book, (Philippine-American War,

destabilization of Iran in 1953, and involvement in deposing Salvador Allende in Chile in 1973). Place

them in the context of their time and how the political, social or economic influences of the period

ultimately informed U.S. intervention abroad. Overarchingly, tie them together creating an argument

about the nature of U.S. intervention in the 20 th

century. Were these moves justified in light of the

contemporary climate? Why or why not?
2) Address where these events fall in line with the stated desire of the U.S. to spread democracy abroad

and to defend others from oppression. Give supportive evidence of your take on the events using outside

primary and secondary sources (no fewer than 5 outside sources. This means not counting the Kinzer

 

 

 

 

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