How did American foreign policy goals shape the American approach to the war?
Which war?
Hello Ms. Sue,
I would be just after World War Two.
Are you asking about the Cold War?
Inbetween WWII and the Cold War. We need to tweak the foreign policy.
I do believe I have it. Take a peak see,
"Before World War Two, the foreign policy was isolationist. Now, according to Hogan 2003, we honestly felt that another nations problems was their own when it came to war. And we would avoid getting involved unless they directly threatened us. However, as a result of WWII we began to realize that the threat against peace could eventually find us. Therefore, after the war we did become internationalists. We used our powers and our prestige to aid and protect those whom who were acting to prevent wars when possible and to lower any break outs. One other issue that drove the foreign policy, was the spread of communism and this was from both Soviets and the Chinese. "
Your question asks about THE war. Your paragraph is helpful -- but it doesn't answer the question about how foreign policy shaped America's policy toward THE war.
Look back at the previous question(s) to see if you can find which war is being questioned.
I am almost sure that what I posted in the paragraph is what my professor is looking for.
This class is one of those you have read his mind and hope for the best.
Anyway, you have jarred my grey matter and got it mojoing in the right direction.
Thank you, for not yelling at me like I had been by another "tutor" on here. The name will remain closed.
Have a great nite Ms. Sue and Thank you again for your help.
You're welcome.
To understand how American foreign policy goals shaped the American approach to the war, we need to consider a few key factors. American foreign policy encompasses the goals and strategies that the United States pursues in its interactions with other nations. It is influenced by various factors such as national security concerns, economic interests, ideological principles, and geopolitical considerations.
When it comes to the war, we need to specify which war you are referring to, as there have been numerous wars throughout American history that have shaped its foreign policy.
Let's take the example of the Vietnam War, one of the most significant conflicts in American history. During the Cold War era, the United States adopted a policy of containment, aiming to prevent the spread of communism. The primary goal of American foreign policy during this time was to contain and ultimately defeat communism worldwide.
In the context of the Vietnam War, the United States got involved to support South Vietnam against the communist North Vietnam. America's approach to the war was heavily influenced by its foreign policy goal of containing communism. The fear of a domino effect, where one country falling to communism could cause neighboring countries to follow suit, played a major role in shaping American strategy.
To further understand how this foreign policy goal influenced the American approach to the war, we need to consider specific actions taken by the United States. The U.S. deployed troops to Vietnam, provided military aid to South Vietnam, and conducted extensive bombing campaigns against North Vietnam. These actions were driven by the belief that defeating communism in Vietnam would be vital in preventing its spread to other countries in the region.
Furthermore, American foreign policy goals were also shaped by the broader global context. The United States' involvement in Vietnam was influenced by its desire to demonstrate its global leadership, maintain credibility among its allies, and counter the influence of the Soviet Union.
In summary, American foreign policy goals, particularly the aim of containing communism during the Cold War, heavily influenced the American approach to the war. The fear of communism's spread, combined with broader strategic considerations and global dynamics, shaped specific actions taken by the United States in pursuing its objectives.