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Assignment 2.2: Policemen of the World Final Paper
Due Week 10 and worth 120 points
By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in
international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military
functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in
which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a
result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and
reputable news sources, research two (2) real-life international incidents
from the past five (5) years in which:
The U.S. used military action abroad.
Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S.
involvement.
You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in
which you explored two (2) real-life international incidents from the past
five (5) years involving the United States as they received an elevated
status as a world power. Now you will develop the final paper in which you
explore your main points in detail.
Prompt: Describe the manner in which the United States shifted to become
the dominant force in international relations, and the consequences the
United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.”
Discuss two (2) international events involving the US military from the
past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created
after the Civil War.
The following are examples of foreign policies created after the Civil War.
Students are free to choose these or their own (please contact the
instructor about a policy that is not listed).
*Marshall Plan—George Marshall *
*Alfred Thayer Mahan’s theory of the Navy*
*Roosevelt Corollary—Theodore Roosevelt*
*Truman Doctrine—Harry Truman*
*Bush Doctrine—George W. Bush*
*Message on War—Woodrow Wilson*
*Four Freedoms—Franklin Delano Roosevelt*
Key Themes:
Aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world
super power policeman.
International incidents since World War II where America has taken on a
policing role.
Driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the
international
Treaties, exit strategies, elections, and wars
The rise of the United States to a world “superpower” and how that status
has shaped its internal developments in recent decades.
*Write a three to five (3) page paper in which you:*
1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
2. Discuss two (2) international events involving the US military from
the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created
after the Civil War.
3. Discuss three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to
the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
4. Identify three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War
II where America has taken on a policing role.
5. Determine three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled
international policy decisions involving the international incidents you
outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars,
etc.)
6. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to
the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as
academic resources.
Write using relevant explanations, examples, and evidence that logically
support ideas.
- Demonstrate correct spelling, grammar, and writing mechanics.
- Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
- Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
format. Check for any additional instructions.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your
name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page
and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
- The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:
- Analyze the rise of the United States to a world “superpower” and how
that status has shaped its internal developments in recent decades.
- Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil
War.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in
contemporary U.S. history.
- Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using
proper writing mechanics.
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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the
following rubric.
Points: 120
Assignment 2.2: Policemen of the World Final Paper
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely introduced your paper with your previously
crafted thesis statement.
Insufficiently introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis
statement.
Partially introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis
statement.
Satisfactorily introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis
statement.
Thoroughly introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis
statement.
2. Discuss two (2) international events involving the US military from the
past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created
after the Civil War.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely discussed two (2) international events
involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced
back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
Insufficiently discussed two (2) international events involving the US
military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign
policy created after the Civil War.
Partially discussed two (2) international events involving the US military
from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy
created after the Civil War.
Satisfactorily discussed two (2) international events involving the US
military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign
policy created after the Civil War.
Thoroughly discussed two (2) international events involving the US military
from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy
created after the Civil War.
3. Discuss three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the
US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely discussed three (3) aspects of US history
since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman
Insufficiently discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that
has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
Partially discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led
to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman
Satisfactorily discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that
has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman
Thoroughly discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has
led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman
4. Identify three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II
where America has taken on a policing role.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely identified three to five (3-5) international
incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
Insufficiently identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since
World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
Partially identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since
World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
Satisfactorily identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since
World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
Thoroughly identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since
World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
5. Determine three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international
policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined
previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely determined three to five (3-5) driving
forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the
international incidents you outlined previously.
Insufficiently determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled
international policy decisions involving the international incidents you
outlined previously.
Partially determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled
international policy decisions involving the international incidents you
outlined previously.
Satisfactorily determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled
international policy decisions involving the international incidents you
outlined previously.
Thoroughly determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled
international policy decisions involving the international incidents you
outlined previously.
6. 3 academic references (besides or in addition to the textbook)
Weight: 10%
No references provided
Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor
quality choices.
Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor
quality choices.
Meets number of required references; most references good quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.
7. Writing / Support for ideas
Weight: 10%
Never uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support
ideas.
Rarely uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support
ideas.
Partially uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support
ideas.
Mostly uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support
ideas.
Consistently uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically
support ideas.
8. Writing / Grammar and mechanics
Weight: 10%
Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
I attach the thesis statement you have to use but the outline you can
switch up or change my teacher didn't like it too much
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