These funds were used to interfere in Grenada and El Salvador, and aided pay an undercover war against the revolutionary government of Nicaragua. ... Even after the terrorizing assassination attempt he was still aware of political issues that affect not only himself, but the entire population of the United States. ... Ronald Reagan's victory in the 1984 presidential election underscored his political popularity which he carried forty nine states and five hundred and twenty five electoral votes. ... (Freidel, 2006) At the same time, a new leader was appointed. Mikhail Gorbachev came into...

• Word Count: 2371
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This novel displays the conflicts that infant, post-revolutionary America had to face when dealing with foreign policy, power of government, and differing political ideologies. In "Founding Brothers", the thesis states that post-revolutionary America was fragile, prone to conflict, and overall divided. ... President Washington had served as the new country's leader for eight years. ... In 1795, Washington and Chief Justice John Jay made a treaty with England that favored English imports and guaranteed payment on pre-revolutionary debts. ... The thought of a new nation that was i...

• Word Count: 1803
• Approx Pages: 7

It was argued by those in favor of imperialism that colonization was necessary to maintain and further America's position in international politics, commerce, and military power. ... In a political cartoon from 1900, America is depicted as holding the key of "American Diplomacy" to the "Open Door" to China, and stands in front of the door while the other powers look on (Doc G). ... The Corollary was imposed, purportedly, in an attempt to protect the people of the North, South, and Central Americas from corrupt leaders and foundering governments, as Roosevelt himself said in his...

• Word Count: 1579
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate