Richard William Leopold

From the quest for independence with continental expansion with the crises and adjustments of a young republic. Isolationism, and Washington's "great rule of conduct". Panama and the revolutions of 1848. The rise of internationalism/ conferences. Quest for neutrality. Monroe Doctrine.

Emergence as a world power, leading to imperialism with strategic, economic and religious/emotional roots. Armed interventions . Decisions about "colonies". Open Door policy in Asia. The Great Crusade - 1905-1921. War and the peace efforts. Versailles.

Interwar compromise - 1921-1931.

Struggle for Survival 1939-1953.

Continuing Test -- neither peace nor war 1953-1961. Cold War trends, death of Stalin, role of United Nations, stalemate. Containment. Middle East -- battleground and prize.… (plus d'informations)