U.S Foreign Policy 1783-1823

As a new nation, the U.S. struggled with stronger, more established nations. This assignment will help you learn more about the events between 1783 and 1823 that changed the role of the U.S. in the world.

First go to the following link to find the foreign policy worksheet:  U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 1783-1823

There, you will find a chart of events involving the U.S. and foreign nations. You may google each event, or find it in your textbook, read about it, then fill in the chart. Keep in mind, you want to determine whether the U.S was most successful when using diplomacy/compromise or when using military action.
If you struggle with finding information, click on this link to find useful sites for each event:
Useful research links

In the end, you will want to be able to agree or disagree with the following statement: "The United States earned the respect of European nations between the years 1783-1823 through compromise".     You will write a 5-paragraph essay to support your opinion.  It is due Monday, February 11th.