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An Engaged Lecture on US Foreign Policy

Delve into the rise of the United States as a global power through the Spanish-American War and World War I. Analyze the impact of militarism, imperialism, alliances, and media on national security and foreign policy decisions during this critical period. Explore the ethical considerations of intervention and war justified by nationalism and international interests.

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An Engaged Lecture on US Foreign Policy

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  1. An Engaged Lecture on US Foreign Policy The United States Becomes a World Power, 1898 – 1918 The Spanish-American War and World War I

  2. What is the value of militarism in preserving national security?

  3. Imperialism and Strength • How do imperialistic foreign policies effect a nation’s ability to maintain strength and influence?

  4. Imperialism as a Foreign Policy • Under what circumstances is imperialism a justified foreign policy?

  5. Alliances– Pros and Cons How do alliances increase a nation’s national security? How can alliances undermine a nation’s security?

  6. When does a nation have the right to control another country’s people? United States Foreign Policy, 1898 - 1918

  7. When should a nation intervene into the affairs of another nation militarily? US Foreign Policy, 1898 - Present

  8. How does media (consider, for example, propaganda or yellow journalism) influence feelings of nationalism? United States Foreign Policy, 1898 - 1918

  9. When is war justifiable? The Spanish-American War – The Explosion of the USS Maine, February 15, 1898 in Havana Harbor The Great War: World War I – The Sinking of the HMS Lusitania, May 7, 1915 off the coast of Ireland

  10. Explain which of the wars below was most justified from the perspective of the United States. The Spanish-American War: “A Splendid Little War…” World War I: “A War to End All War & Make the World Safe for Democracy…”

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