Position Paper: Should the United States “police” the world?
Students will take a position on the question “Should the United States “police” the world? This paper must include an introduction to the idea of the U.S. being a world policeman and end with an underlined thesis that clearly asserts the position and should include the following examples to justify their thesis:
- Examples of at least three policing actions from 1865 – 1980. Provide a brief overview of the action. Evaluate whether the action was necessary and examine the consequences of the actions. (each action should be its own paragraph)
- Examples of at least three policing actions from 1981 – present. Provide a brief overview of the action. Evaluate whether the action was necessary and examine the consequences of the actions. (each action should be its own paragraph)