The final video in a 50-part series on the United States government and politics investigates the need for foreign entanglement by America. Scholars analyze why we have foreign policy, which at times is for the greater good of the world, while maintaining a balance of power. They openly discuss interest groups, congressional committees, and the role the president plays in keeping the peace around the globe and here at home. 

Concepts

united states foreign policy, the united states government, american politics

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create groups to investigate current foreign policy issues in the United States
• Extend the lesson with assigned reading on a foreign affairs issue with an arguing opinion 

Classroom Considerations

• The class must have online access if assigning the video as homework

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Lesson presents primary source issues for further research and lesson extension
• Resource includes humor and animation of the key concept for audio and visual learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3