Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy since 1938

The authors argue that the United States was more secure in the 1930s—before becoming a superpower—than it was during the Cold War and in the early-21st century. Use textual evidence from this book to explain why this is the case.

The complex interplay between public opinion, presidential decision-making, and congressional approval is a recurrent theme in Rise to Globalism. Use at least three examples to illustrate and explain the dynamics of this relationship.

Why was the Vietnam War a watershed moment in American politics—both domestic and international?