652: Discussion Board 03 Instructions and Grading Rubric

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Topic/Timeframe: The Depression, World War II and the Cold War - The Emergence of a Super Power

VERY IMPORTANT & YOUR MAIN GOAL: Identify 3 aspects of U.S. foreign policy present during this time (the 1930’s through 1950’s). Discuss how these different approaches influence U.S. foreign policy. Additionally, discuss how events or policies during this time have influenced policies today.

Format:

1. Brief introduction (with thesis statement)
2. Identify 3 aspects of U.S. foreign policy present during this time (the 1930’s through 1950’s).

• First aspect
• Second aspect
• Third aspect

1. Discuss how these different approaches influence U.S. foreign policy.
2. Additionally, discuss how events or policies during this time have influenced policies today.
3. Brief conclusion

Reading:

1. Herring: Chapters 12-15
2. Presentation: “The Marshall Plan” AND “The Start of the Cold War”

Citations/References:

1. 5 citations/references from the Herring book
2. 2 citations/references from the presentations (each presentation should be quoted or paraphrase twice)
3. 2 biblical scriptures MUST be used and incorporated – Do not randomly pick a biblical verse. Only choose biblical verses that make sense and have connections with what is being written.

It is CRUCIAL to write persuasively, and think critically and analytically. It is also CRUCIAL to think outside the box.