American+Foreign+Policy+(1793+-+1825)

toc =Phase 1: What is a "foreign policy?"=

**Foreign Policy** - A set of goals outlining how a country will interact with other countries.
 * __Example__: Bush Doctrine (2002)


 * 1) What stands out to you about this foreign policy doctrine?
 * 2) What would the Bush Doctrine look like on the Del Mar playground or at home with your family?
 * 3) What have been some of the historical consequences (outcomes) for this country as a result of this doctrine?
 * 4) Do you agree with or disagree with this foreign policy idea?
 * 5) Should the U.S. be more isolated or more involved in the foreign affairs of other nations?

=Phase 2: Washington Creates a Foreign Policy (1778 - 1796)=

DBQ - American Foreign Policy 1778 - 1796
 * Historian's Craft (In-Class Activity)**
 * Research Notes Requirement * __GRADED__ - //**MUST BE HANDWRITTEN**//!! Please see __Rubric__ below... //(If you will need special permission not to have these handwritten, you need to see me and get my permission in writing in __advance__//)


 * Key Term(s)**
 * neutrality
 * isolationism


 * Main Idea(s)**
 * 1) What were the reasons for the foreign policy of neutrality/isolationism George Washington created for the United States during his presidency?


 * Resource(s)**
 * Hart pg. 163

=Phase 3: American Foreign Policy (1796 - 1825)=


 * Research Notes Requirement * __GRADED__ - //**MUST BE HANDWRITTEN**//!! Please see __Rubric__ below... //(If you will need special permission not to have these handwritten, you need to see me and get my permission in writing in __advance__//)


 * Key Term(s)**
 * impressment
 * Leopard-Chesapeake Affair
 * Embargo Act of 1807
 * Chief Tecumseh
 * War Hawks
 * Treaty of Ghent
 * Monroe Doctrine

Analyze how each American president from 1796 - 1825 dealt with the challenge of maintaining Washington's foreign policy of neutrality and isolationism. Use the following handout to organize your research > //(Keep the completed form with your Social Studies Notes when finished).//
 * Main Idea(s)**


 * 1) **What were the causes and final results of the War of 1812?**
 * 2) **How did the foreign policy of the Monroe Doctrine influence America's relationship with Europe and Latin America?**


 * Resource(s)**
 * Hart pgs. 164 - 173
 * [|XYZ Affair]
 * [|Jefferson's Embargo]
 * [|Election of Madison]
 * [|Monroe Doctrine]
 * [|War of 1812]

Putting the question of Declaring War to the Test --
 * Reading for Discussion**

=**Assessment**= [|Quia Quiz Practice Game]


 * Key Term(s) / People and Events to Study for Quiz:**
 * Washington's Farewell Address
 * Presidents foreign policies including Adams, Jefferson, Madison & Monroe
 * Federalist vs Democratic-Republican parties
 * impressment
 * effigy
 * isolationism
 * neutrality
 * involvement
 * embargo
 * 1778 Treaty of Alliance between France and the US
 * Citizen Genet
 * 1794 Treat of Commerce with Great Britain
 * XYZ Affair
 * Leopard-Chesapeake Affair
 * Embargo Act of 1807
 * Chief Tecumseh
 * 1811 Battle of Tippacanoe
 * Deal of 1809
 * War Hawks
 * Treaty of Ghent
 * Monroe Doctrine
 * Be able to answer the question: Was President Madison justified in leading this nation to war with Britain using specific pieces of history to defend your position.