University of Maryland
Howard County History Labs: The Iran Hostage Crisis [Pdf]
Using primary source material, students will analyze how foreign policy decisions affect the public's opinion of U.S. Presidents.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Foreign Affairs
Part of a chapter on U.S. Conservatism and a New World Order discusses foreign affairs of the Reagan years and beyond.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Effect of Changes in Policies/economic Conditions on Foreign Exch
In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to how changes in economic policies or conditions can affect the foreign exchange market. This resource is designed as a review for the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Foreign Affairs During Reagan Administration
This site discusses how the foreign policy during the Reagan administration encompassed a multitude of countries and proved to be a challenge for the president as he tried to increase the prestige of the US on the international stage.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Foreign and Domestic Entanglements
Read about the many facets of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy during his presidency. Find out about support for anti-Communist fighters, detente with the USSR, and the Iran-Contra scandal.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Obama's Food Security Initiative in Africa
This interview with Laurie Garret, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations examins the Obama Administration's initiative to boost spending on food aid to African nations in addition to changing rules on how...
Other
Rand: International Security and Defense Policy Center
ISDP explores the implications of political, strategic, economic, and technological challenges for global security and the specific national and regional security interests of its sponsors. It assists national security decision makers in...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Political Scientist
Find out the many opportunities for someone interested in a career in political science. Political scientists are involved in govermental decisions in many areas, including health care, foreign policy, and public policy. Read an...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Isolationism Versus Interventionism in the Philippines
Through a variety of activities understand the role of U.S. foreign policy when it comes to the Philippines. Students will know the differences between isolationism and interventionism.
iCivics
I Civics: Executive Branch
Young scholars will learn about the executive branch, including the unique role and powers of the president and the function of executive departments and agencies. They will explore key facets of foreign policy and the president's role...
Other
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The official site of Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There is a link to general country information, maps and the constitution as well as more specific policies and personnel of the foreign policy of Bangladesh.
Digital History
Digital History: Detente
One of the most remarkable foreign policies of the 20th century, Nixon pursued detente in hopes of easing tensions with the Communist world.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Isolationism
Facts, definitions, and the reasons for the resumption of Isolationism, the foreign policy adopted by Republican governments in the 1920s.
Other
Australian Government: Foreign and Trade Policy
A description of Australia's foreign trade policy, along with many examples of trade organizations to which they belong.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
US National Archives
Our Documents: The Monroe Doctrine (1823)
The Monroe Doctrine has been used in the past 180 years to let the United States' stance on European involvement in the Western Hemisphere be known. On this interesting site you can view an interactive copy of the original pages of the...
New York Times
New York Times: International
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times is an internationally recognized daily newspaper published in New York City, New York. Content of the international section includes top news and issues from around the world, special...
iCivics
I Civics: Diplomacy
Students will develop an understanding of negotiation, sanctions, and other elements used in diplomatic relationships.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With News: Conflict in Iraq: Confronting Policy Alternatives
Two-part lesson plan focuses on the question of the U.S. presence in Iraq.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Controversies: The Bush Doctrine
Activity-based resource from 2003 in which students research multiple sources on U.S. foreign policy and the implications of the Bush Doctrine then prepare to debate whether or not the Bush Doctrine should be part of U.S. foreign policy.
George Washington University
National Security Archive: China and the United States
This collection of primary source documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Department of State, and similar agencies surveys relations between the United States and China during the years from 1960 to 1998. Topics include...
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: The Reagan Presidency
An overview of Ronald Reagan's presidency, with summations of his economic policy, domestic policy, foreign policy, and legacy.
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