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Assignment 2.2: Policemen of the World Final Paper

Due Week 10 and worth 120 points

By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

· The U.S. used military action abroad.

· Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.

· Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you explored two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years involving the United States as they received an elevated status as a world power. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail. Prompt: Describe the manner in which the United States shifted to become the dominant force in international relations, and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Discuss two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War. Key Themes:

· Aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.

· International incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.

· Driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international

· Treaties, exit strategies, elections, and wars

· The rise of the United States to a world “superpower” and how that status has shaped its internal developments in recent decades.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.

2. Discuss two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

3. Discuss three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.

4. Identify three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.

5. Determine three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)

6. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

7. Write using relevant explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.

8. Demonstrate correct spelling, grammar, and writing mechanics.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check for any additional instructions.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Analyze the rise of the United States to a world “superpower” and how that status has shaped its internal developments in recent decades.

· Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.

· Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 120	Assignment 2.2: Policemen of the World Final Paper
Criteria	Unacceptable Below 60% F	Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D	Fair 70-79% C	Proficient 80-89% B	Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement. Weight: 5%	Did not submit or incompletely introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.	Insufficiently introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.	Partially introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.	Satisfactorily introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.	Thoroughly introduced your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
2. Discuss two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War. Weight: 10%	Did not submit or incompletely discussed two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.	Insufficiently discussed two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.	Partially discussed two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.	Satisfactorily discussed two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.	Thoroughly discussed two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
3. Discuss three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman. Weight: 20%	Did not submit or incompletely discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman	Insufficiently discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.	Partially discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman	Satisfactorily discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman	Thoroughly discussed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman
4. Identify three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role. Weight: 15%	Did not submit or incompletely identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.	Insufficiently identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.	Partially identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.	Satisfactorily identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.	Thoroughly identified three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
5. Determine three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.) Weight: 20%	Did not submit or incompletely determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously.	Insufficiently determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously.	Partially determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously.	Satisfactorily determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously.	Thoroughly determined three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously.
6. 3 academic references (besides or in addition to the textbook) Weight: 10%	No references provided	Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.	Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.	Meets number of required references; most references good quality choices.	Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.
7. Writing / Support for ideas Weight: 10%	Never uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.	Rarely uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.	Partially uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.	Mostly uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.	Consistently uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.
8. Writing / Grammar and mechanics Weight: 10%	Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.