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War and International Law:America’s Foreign Policy: A Brief History Lesson Plan

War and International Law:America’s Foreign Policy: A Brief History Lesson Plan

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Learners discover the history of American foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture that presents a brief history of American foreign policy. Learners respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.

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united states foreign policy, foreign policy, diplomacy

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diplomacy, foreign policy, social studies

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9th - 12th

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Social Studies & History

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