Write a three-paragraph essay that reflects on U. S. foreign policy during the long 99th century (1776 - 1914), explaining why you think U. S. foreign policy changed -
or did not change - over time. Be sure to address how expansionism, the Monroe
Doctrine, nationalism, and increased global power influenced the role of the United
States in the world during this period. Conclude your essay with a prediction about
the role the United States would play in world affairs during the 20th century, and
explain your reasoning.

During the first 50 years of the nation, diplomats were guided by the idea that the United States should observe political isolation from European powers during peacetime and maintain strict neutrality during periods of war.What ensued was a radical shift in U.S. foreign policy, which promoted a stance of isolationism that would last until World War II. Warren Harding won the 1920 presidential election on the promise of staying out of global affairs, and by arguing that the United States needed normalcy and a focus on internal problems.Throughout the 1890s, the U.S. Government became increasingly likely to rely on its military and economic power to pursue foreign policy goals. ... Still others argued that foreign ventures would detract from much-needed domestic political and social reforms.Promoting world peace and a secure global environment. Maintaining a balance of power among nations. Working with allies to solve international problems. Promoting democratic values and human rights.

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on november 6 and 7, 1917 (or october 24 and 25 on the julian calendar, which is why the event is often referred to as the october revolution), leftist revolutionaries led by bolshevik party leader vladimir lenin launched a nearly bloodless coup d'état against the duma's provisional government.