Analyzing Major U.S. Foreign Policies

How does the United States determine when and how to interact with other nations?

Essential Question 

• How does the United States determine when and how to interact with other nations? 

Guiding Questions 

• How have U.S. foreign policies changed over time? 
• What political, social, and economic reasons have led to different foreign policies? 
• What political, social, and economic impacts have different foreign policies had on the U.S. and other countries? 

Objectives 

• Students will be able to classify, explain, and evaluate numerous examples of U.S. foreign policies. 

Resources 

Student Resources: 

• Colored Pencils or other color-coding writing utensils 
• Internet-enabled device or background information on policies  

Teacher Resources: 

• List of Foreign Policies