Describe the ways in which the United States acted to expand its sphere of influence from the birth of the nation to the beginning of World War I. How did U.S. actions affect its rise to global superpower in the second half of the twentieth century?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should address efforts to build economic relationships in its early years, particularly in Latin America and Asia. Answers should provide specific examples of U.S. efforts, such as the Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary, gunboat diplomacy, and the open door policy. Answers regarding the effects of the U.S. actions on its superpower status will vary but may include the U.S. prosperity as an exporter of both agricultural and industrial goods, its financial and resource contributions during the world wars, the Bretton Woods agreement, influence on establishing an international system organized around its own liberal interests (League of Nations, United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, NATO, etc.), and Cold War and post–Cold War democratization efforts.
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What will be an ideal response?
Topics in American Government: Political PolarizationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 634 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Party views that are getting louder as more Americans become more partisan on the ideological spectrum is referred to as ______.
A. political gridlock B. hyperpartisanship C. political polarization D. realignment
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false