Unit VIII: "Waves of Reform" ca 1880s to 1921

Question/Problem 3: How did the United States exert its influence as a world power?

Directions for filling in the chart:

The first column lists examples of ways the United States dealt with other nations between 1898 and 1920.

Using your textbooks or other available resources, find and enter into the second column a description of U.S. involvement in each event or action.

Using the rating criteria listed below rate each action or event and place the appropriate number in the third column of your chart:

Rating Criteria:

1. America was providing leadership in the world.

2. America was active in world events.

3. America was involved in Western Hemisphere events.

4. America was avoiding involvement in world events.