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L3: America Imperializes the South Pacific: A Case Study of the Changing Definition of Self- Defense American Foreign Policy. Agenda Objective : To analyze the shifting definition of self-defense between America’s founding and its colonization of the South Pacific. Schedule :

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  1. L3: America Imperializes the South Pacific: A Case Study of the Changing Definition of Self-Defense American Foreign Policy Agenda Objective: To analyze the shifting definition of self-defense between America’s founding and its colonization of the South Pacific. Schedule: Whole Class Discussion Homework: Consult Unit Schedule for Background Reading. Work on Civic Literacy Assignment. First assignment due L8 (Tan = Fri 5/10; Red = Wed 5/15; Blue = Tues 5/14)

  2. The South Pacific: A Case Study of America’s Foreign Policy of Defense • We have considered a variety of themes/trends in American foreign policy thus far. • Today, we want to focus in on an close examination of the theme of self-defense in American foreign policy.

  3. We Will Consider America’s Understanding of Self-Defense at 3 Points in Time

  4. Theory of Self-Defense at the Founding • Read the excerpt from Akhil Reed Amar America’s Constitution: A Biography • What is the theory of self-defense being articulated here? • Should we consider this theory as “fixed” (an immutable philosophy) or is it “malleable” (a general philosophy that can be subject to change over time?

  5. Theory of Self-Defense During Western Movement • Given what we know about Western Movement, can we argue that actions in the West were an act of self-defense? • In light of the theory of self-defense articulated at the founding? • Is there a new theory of self-defense being articulated through the actions in the West?

  6. Theory of Self-Defense Defense During Colonization of the Pacific • Quick Summary: What actions did the US take in the Pacific in each of the following countries? • China • Philippines • Hawaii • Can we argue that these actions are a form of self-defense? • In light of the definition given at the founding? • In light of the definition given during Western Expansion? • Is there a new theory of self-dense being articulated here?

  7. What is America’s Understanding of Self-Defense at each of Our Points in Time

  8. Overall… • Where has our theory of self-defense arrived by the early 1900s?

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