HIST 261 - History of American Foreign Policy

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

Study of American foreign policy from the Age of Revolution to World War II. Major topics include Enlightenment origins of American policy; the Monroe Doctrine; imperial expansion; the Spanish-American War; progressivism and power; world war and world revolution; quest for stability in Europe and Asia; the good neighbor in Latin America; appeasement, aggression, and the war against the Axis Alliance. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher Offner

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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