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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the little that was accomplished in Adams' presidency in terms of foreign affairs, primarily because of Adams' success in diplomacy as Monroe's Secretary of State.
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy: Civil War Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by noted historian, Kinley Brauer, discusses the role of foreign policy for both the North and the South in the Civil War. An interesting, and often forgotten, aspect of the war.
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Primary
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to learn about the U.S. foreign policy? This site contains the official documentary historical record of major decisions made by the U.S. in regards to foreign policy. Documents cover the years from 1861-1899 and 1900-1918.
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Website
Other

American Foreign Service Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The official web site for the American Foreign Service Association is a great resource of information about foreign policy, foreign service, and current news.
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Article
Migration Policy Institute

Migration Policy Institute: Fundamentals: Political Importance of Diasporas

For Students 9th - 10th
This web article, "The Political Importance of Diasporas," explains the meaning and origin of the word "Diasporas," then goes on to explore the different ways diasporas have political influence: through remittances sent to the home...
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Foreign Policy of Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Cool Not Cold Russia's New Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A June 2007 analysis of the hardening of Russian foreign and domestic policy by Paul Reynolds, a BBC world affairs correspondent.
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Other

Foreign Policy Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
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Other

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site providing information on Canada's role in the world.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Economic Imperialism in East Asia

For Students 11th - 12th
As America's economic prowess grew, it was able to harness this power to expand its imperialistic arm into China. This mutually beneficial relationship lasted until after World War II when China became a communist country.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Spanish American War and Overseas Empire

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the development and evolution of the Spanish-American War, at Americans' views on imperialism at the end of this war, and at the relationship of this war with America's other international interests.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
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Article
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Tr: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Theodore Roosevelt's views on foreign policy beginning in his role as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and continuing throughout his presidency. The article includes his creation of the Roosevelt Corolarry to the Monroe...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a comprehensive overview of Herbert Hoover's foreign policy during his presidency which centered on the Great Depression. Content includes a focus on the economy, disarmament, the "Good Neighbor" policy, and Japanese Aggression...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren G. Harding: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Harding presidency's approach to foreign policy through the ideas of Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes, Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon, and Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Grover Cleveland: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Grover Cleveland's foreign policies were similar in both of his terms as president, interrupted by a presidential term of Benjamin Harrison. Read about his use of the Monroe Doctrine and some of the successes he had.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the vigorous foreign policy pursued by Benjamin Harrison during his four-year term as president. His decisive actions presaged Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy.
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Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Debating u.s. Drone Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive learning module from which students use multi-media resources, including video, graphic organizers and primary source material, to explore U.S. policy and the use of drones. Cooperative and independent learning features.
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Open Door Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find an extensive, seven-part discussion of the Open Door Policy, with which the United States attempted to gain a foothold in trade with China. Read about the origin of the policy, and find out whether it was a success.
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Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: u.s. Policy in the Middle East: Analyzing Political Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-media resources including video, PowerPoint, articles and maps from which students explore current issues in the Middle East and their relation to U.S. policy and interpret political cartoons on Middle East politics.
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Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Us Foreign Policy in 1970s and at Turn of Millennium

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This thorough lesson plan has students brainstorming, working together, and using the Internet to learn about U.S. foreign policy of the 70s and in 2000.
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Handout
Geographic

Photius Coutsoukis: Russia New Thinking: Foreign Policy Under Gorbachev

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of Gorbachev's foreign policy, which emphasized the enhancement of diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. Read how Soviet relations between foreign countries greatly improved under this and how...
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Article
Institute for Policy Studies

Foreign Policy in Focus: North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is written by Sarah Anderson, John Cavanagh, and Saul Landau of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) in Foreign Policy in Focus, Volume 2, Number 1, January 1997. Key points, problems, and recommendations are discussed.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Youth and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a collection of resources designed to inform young Americans about the the world of foreign policy and the diplomatic service. Includes career advice for those thinking of entering the foreign service and answers many who, what,...

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