UNIT #7 Public Policy CHAPTER #20 Foreign Policy and National Defense LESSON #1 U.S. Foreign Policy

1.National Security – The U.S. ’ s borders and territories are patrolled and protected 2.Trade – The U.S. must be able to freely buy and sell with other nations 3.World Peace – The U.S. has and does act as a world peacemaker (20 th century) 4.Democracy – The U.S. practices, promotes and funds democracy; often discouraging undemocratic governments 5.Humanitarianism – The U.S. often provides aid ($, food, clothing) to those countries in need Page 1 Goals of U.S. Foreign Policy UNIT #7 Public Policy CHAPTER #20 Foreign Policy and National Defense LESSON #1 U.S. Foreign Policy

– Isolationism 1823 – Monroe Doctrine (Protecting W. Hemisphere) s – U.S. Expansion (growing territory, with few foreign entanglements) – U.S. becomes world power-Imperialism – Return to Isolationism – World War I 1920s-1930s – Return to Isolationism – World War II – Cold War (Korean & Vietnam War, arms race) s – Relaxing of Anticommunist activity 1980s – Toughening of relations w/ Communist nations 1989 – End of Cold War 1990s-Present – Globalization & fighting terrorism Page 2 U.S. Foreign Policy Timeline UNIT #7 Public Policy CHAPTER #20 Foreign Policy and National Defense LESSON #1 U.S. Foreign Policy

1. Alliances – Since WWII, the U.S. has become heavily involved in world affairs Defense Alliance: NATO — North Atlantic Treaty Organization Economic Alliance: NAFTA — North American Free Trade Agreement 2. Foreign Aid – Most economic aid is handled by the USAID (the U.S. Agency for International Development) and most military aid handled by the Defense Dept. Economic Aid: Money to countries with the condition they must buy U.S. products Military Aid: Money to fight Communism, terrorism, etc. Page 3 Tools of Foreign Policy UNIT #7 Public Policy CHAPTER #20 Foreign Policy and National Defense LESSON #1 U.S. Foreign Policy

3. International Organizations – The U.N. is the chief international organization, with nearly 200 member nations Page 4 (continued) UNIT #7 Public Policy CHAPTER #20 Foreign Policy and National Defense LESSON #1 U.S. Foreign Policy