American history from the late 1800s through the pre-World War I era witnessed a transformation in foreign policy. Imagine that you are preparing the introduction to a book that will cover American foreign policy before 1914. You will need to give some succinct, but essential background, beginning with the changes that took place in foreign policy and the reasons for those changes during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

First, list at least three topics you will want to cover. Then write one paragraph about each one. The information should relate only to foreign policy, between 1867 and 1914.

Briefly explain ONE example of American efforts in the 1920s and 1930s to deal with economic issues in its foreign policy.

1. What technological changes at the turn of the twentieth century affected American life?

2. How did educaton change in the late 1800s?

3. What discrimination was faced by minority groups in the late 1800s?

4. What evidence of modern mass culture can you identify near the turn of the twentieth century? What evidence of mass culture can you identify today?

5. How does a shorter work week impact a society?

Lesson Obiectives

The paper should be 300-500 words

Conduct research and produce a presentation on a turning point in

American history before 1900.

Conduct historical research.

Explain the research process.

Cite source of where you got your information from.