HIS 105 Assignment 2.1 - Policemen of the World- Thesis and Outline

HIS 105 Assignment 2.1 – Policemen of the World- Thesis and Outline

After the Civil War and 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 tnternet~ research twct (2) reaf4ife 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.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Students please consult Stanford University’s Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis, the webpage can be found at:http://www.stanford.edu/~steener/handouts/thesis.htm

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will sewe as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owLen Fg_~h.purdue.edu/enfl&c~ementJ2/2/55!

Part 1

1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

a. State your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

Part 2

Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

a) Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

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

HIS 105 Assignment 2.1 - Policemen of the World- Thesis and Outline