Write a three-paragraph essay that reflects on U. S. foreign policy during the long 99th century (1776 - 1914), explaining why you think U. S. foreign policy changed -
or did not change - over time. Be sure to address how expansionism, the Monroe
Doctrine, nationalism, and increased global power influenced the role of the United
States in the world during this period. Conclude your essay with a prediction about
the role the United States would play in world affairs during the 20th century, and
explain your reasoning.

During the first 50 years of the nation, diplomats were guided by the idea that the United States should observe political isolation from European powers during peacetime and maintain strict neutrality during periods of war.What ensued was a radical shift in U.S. foreign policy, which promoted a stance of isolationism that would last until World War II. Warren Harding won the 1920 presidential election on the promise of staying out of global affairs, and by arguing that the United States needed normalcy and a focus on internal problems.Throughout the 1890s, the U.S. Government became increasingly likely to rely on its military and economic power to pursue foreign policy goals. ... Still others argued that foreign ventures would detract from much-needed domestic political and social reforms.Promoting world peace and a secure global environment. Maintaining a balance of power among nations. Working with allies to solve international problems. Promoting democratic values and human rights.

here are some events that to cause increased conflict between the north and south

1) mexican cession- gaining modern day california, utah, arizona, and new mexico from mexico. caused southern and northern politicians to fight over whether or not there would be slavery in these newly acquired territories.

2) uncle tom's cabin- this famous book described the cruelty of slavery in the south during the antebellum period, causing more northerners to support abolition and southerners to resent the book as they felt it unfairly depicted southern society.

3) kansas- nebraska act- disagreements over whether or not kansas and nebraska would be free or slave states caused issues between northern and southern politicians in congress.

4) bleeding kansas- this fighting took place in kansas after congress allowed this territory to vote on whether or not they would have slavery. citizens were killed and buildings were destroyed during this fighting.

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