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Which factor, self-interest or idealism, was more important in driving American foreign policy in the years 1895-1920?
How should I start this essay and what points should I include? What exactly is self-interest and idealism? What happened between 1895 and 1920? Any other help or suggestions? Any specific details I should put? Thanks. :)
It's DBQ #9 on page A121 in the American Pageant 13th Edition
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1895-1920: The years between the Sino-Japanese War and and WWI.
Self-interest: Thinking about the needs of our country first, wanting to do just about anything for a profit coming in. Us doing things not out of charity and the goodness of out hearts, but for gain from other countries and other rewards. You get the picture.
Idealism: The idea that we should do things in order to help other nations and to improve our own populations. Basically the opposite of self-interest.
That should help to get you on your way. Good Luck!
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