History 243 - O rigins of American Foreign Policy

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

Since its creation, the United States has been connected with the wider world through trade, immigration, territorial expansion and war. This course examines the roots and characteristics of American foreign policy and foreign relations from colonial times through the 19th century, while giving attention to how domestic politics, public opinion, society and culture responded to and shaped government policies and international relations. We also consider how ideas about race and gender influenced policies and relations with other nations; how the territorial expansion of the United States affected Native Americans; and how the peoples of other nations responded to U.S. policies.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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