In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs…
In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences), respond to ONE of the following prompts. Provide as much detail as you remember from lectures, readings, and online materials in support of your answer. Be sure to respond to the entire question, as each have multiple parts. Please note which question you are responding to in your answer (simply putting #1, #2, etc. is fine) 1. Explain the U.S. transition from isolationism to imperialism during the 1890s. What gave rise to the “New Manifest Destiny” philosophy? Explain the U.S. involvement in Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines in relation to the New Manifest Destiny and offer your assessment of the impact of this period on America’s role in world affairs. 2. Evaluate Theodore Roosevelt’s performance as president. Consider both his domestic and foreign policies. To what extent do you agree with the contention that TR is the first “modern” American president? 3. Describe Woodrow Wilson’s plans to make sure the Great War was “the war to end all wars.” What did his Fourteen Points say and how are they implemented in the final Treaty of Versailles? Why does the United States fail to ratify the treaty and what impact does that have on its lasting influence? How does the treaty sow the seeds for World War II? 4. One could argue that the excesses of the 1920s inevitably led to the devastating economic crisis of the Great Depression. In a detailed essay, evaluate the accuracy of this statement and discuss the various factors that account for this economic collapse. You do not need to go into the efforts to fight the Depression—just explain what caused it.