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Theme: US & Foreign Policy In the early 1900's, the United States became a more active leader on the global stage

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Theme: US & Foreign Policy In the early 1900's, the United States became a more active leader on the global stage. Various strategic and economic factors led to a greater focus on foreign affairs and debates over the United States' role in the world. Engaging in the Spanish American War, establishing a sphere of influence over Latin America, and annexing the Philippines and Hawaii, the United States began to show the world that it wasn't an isolationist nation any longer. Task: Describe two social, political, and/ or economic factors that led to the United States changing its foreign policy in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Describe two examples of this shift in foreign policy by explaining two examples of foreign policy actions Explain what happened Explain one cause and one effect of this foreign policy action Some suggestions you may wish to consider - Factors: Economic - Industrialization, need for more natural resources Political - Roosevelt Corollary =Social - White Man's Burden, Manifest Destiny Foreign policy actions Spanish - American War and invasion of Cuba US . Philippine War Annexation of Hawaii Expansion of the sphere of influence in Latin America Panama Canal US in World War Rejection of Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations