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Woodrow Wilson, the South, and U.S. Foreign Policy. How should the South be defined?. Geography Race Religion Speech patterns, food, manners Concern for family and tradition Persistence of physical violence. How is foreign policy made?.
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How should the South be defined? • Geography • Race • Religion • Speech patterns, food, manners • Concern for family and tradition • Persistence of physical violence
How is foreign policy made? • Geopolitical considerations/responses to events abroad and the international environment? • Domestic influences? • What might we include among domestic influences?
Was Woodrow Wilson a southerner?Did the South consider him a native son?
What had been the South’s principal responses to U.S. foreign relations from 1865 to 1912?
What were the principal features of Wilson’ foreign policy? Of Wilsonianism? • Mexican Revolution • World War I and the aftermath
Why did the South provide Wilson his most dependable support? • Politics • Determination to govern responsibly • Race • Economics • Patriotism • Concern for national honor
What is the long-term significance of Wilsonianism?Of the South’s changed perspective on U.S. foreign policy?