HIS 105 Strayer America as Superpower Confrontation in a Nuclear Age 1947 Paper Discuss the rise of the United States to a world “superpower” from 1940 to

HIS 105 Strayer America as Superpower Confrontation in a Nuclear Age 1947 Paper Discuss the rise of the United States to a world “superpower” from 1940 to the present day and how the formal international policies of government influenced the role of America as a policeman of the world.

Your first step to completing this paper is to pick your topic. Below you will find two lists; one refers to Cold War period (1947-1990) examples of confrontation and one list provides examples of confrontations occurring in the Post-Cold War period (1991-Present). Each example will involve a specific strategic concern and confrontation. Review the examples below and choose one strategic concern and one confrontation from each time period to focus on in your paper. Once you have chosen your examples, review the sources noted below.

1. Cold War period (1947-1990) possible examples – choose one strategic concern and one confrontation that illustrates that concern:

Cold War strategic concerns: Containment, Domino Theory, “MAD Doctrine”
Cold War confrontations: Berlin Airlift; Korean War; Vietnam War; Cuban Missile Crisis

OR 2. Post-Cold War period (1991-Present) possible examples – choose one strategic concern and one confrontation that illustrates that concern:

Post-cold War strategic concerns: Terrorism, Rogue States; WMD
Post-Cold War confrontations: First Persian Gulf War; Invasion of Afghanistan; Invasion of Iraq;
Bombing of Libya (2011)

Sources: Schultz, p. 462-7, 485-8, 499-506, 535-540, 560-7.

You must use the Schultz text as one of your sources. You must use a minimum of three sources overall—you may use more. Besides the Schultz text, you must use any two (or more) of the following sources that relates to your paper:

George H. W. Bush. March 6, 1991. Address before a Joint Session of the Congress on the Cessation of the Persian Gulf Conflict. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/bushnwo.html

B. Caplan. Sept. 9, 2019. The Domino Theory Reconsidered. https://www.econlib.org/the-domino-theory-reconsidered/

S. Chace. Summer, 2015. The Cuban Missile Crisis: Leadership as Disturbance, Informed by History. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=109462818&site=eds-live&scope=site

Winston Churchill. March, 1946. Iron Curtain Speech, Fulton College, Missouri. https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/speeches/1946-1963-elder-statesman/the-sinews-of-peace/

John F. Dulles. January 2, 1954. Secretary Dulles’ Strategy of Massive Retaliation. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/dulles.html

Hickman. Aug. 9, 2019. History of Containment Policy. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-containment-2361022

McNamara. July 3, 2019. Why Did the US Enter the Vietnam War? https://www.thoughtco.com/why-did-us-enter-vietnam-war-195158

K. Musili. August 1, 2017. What is a Rogue State? WorldAtlas. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-a-rogue-state.html

Colin Powell. February 6, 2003. Transcript of Powell’s UN Presentation. http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/02/05/sprj.irq.powell.transcript/

Robins-Early. March 7, 2015. Was the 2011 Libya Intervention a Mistake? Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/libya-intervention-daalder_n_6809756

Victor. Dec. 21, 2018. Need a Refresher on the War in Afghanistan? Here are the Basics. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/world/asia/afghanistan-war-explainer.html

Wilde. June 20, 2019. What is Mutually Assured Destruction? Thoughtco. https://www.thoughtco.com/mutually-assured-destruction-1221190

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Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Use the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other formats like APA. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Be typed, double spaced between lines, using Times New Roman font, Calibri, Arial, or Courier (size 10, 11, or 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and sources must follow SWS format. You must have a Sources list at the end; each source listed must also be cited in the body of the paper with an in-text citation.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the Sources page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The body of the paper should be five paragraphs and a total of 500-to-800 words in length. The 500 minimum is firm; you really have not adequately developed the paper if less than that. The 800 maximum is a loose guideline. The body of the paper is to be double-spaced. Typically, if you follow these instructions, the body of your paper will be 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pages in length; add a page for your title page and another for your sources list and that then gets to 4-1/2-to 5-1/2. But the length requirement is evaluated by word count. ASSIGNMENT 3: THE WRITING GUIDE (Prof. Stansbury; HIS105):
In your five paragraph essay using this Writing Guide, use the Schultz class text and at least
two other sources that you select from list provided for the topic or from the university’s online
library. (You must use the Schultz book; for the other sources—you must use the list or the
library). You will use at least three sources for this paper. Note, you need to include a list of the
Sources that you used at the end of your paper (next page below); also you must cite each of
those sources in the body of your paper with short in-text citations. Be sure to review the
instruction sheet for Assignment 3. Also, see the help sheet called “Sources and Tips for
Assignment 3”. That help sheet also explains about length and provides other tips. [TIP—best
practice—print out this two-page sheet and keep it handy to look at while you type your paper.]
Introduction
In your introduction section, include the information listed in the bullets below. Your
introduction should be one paragraph in length:
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Identify the two examples you will discuss—one from the Cold War period (1947–1990);
another from the Post-Cold War period (1991-Present). Each example involves a
strategic concern and a confrontation.
Inform the reader that you will be discussing the history and issues related to your
examples as well as comparing the two examples.
HISTORY AND ISSUES
In two paragraphs: Describe briefly the background of your example from the Cold War period
(1947–1990) of a strategic concern and confrontation. Establish the general time period, key
leaders, and any outcome. Then, do the same for your Post-Cold War example (from 1991–
Present).
COMPARISON
In your comparison paragraph, compare the different historical contexts and strategic concerns
and the outcomes. What do you see as the strengths and weakness in each example?
CONCLUSION
In your conclusion paragraph, consider your examples as they illuminate today’s international
issues and America’s role in the world. What lessons can we learn from these examples? How
do you think we should approach the future strategically?
Sources
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I. M. “Always” Wright
Assignment 3
6/8/2020
American History
Dr. Stansbury
America as Superpower—Confrontation in a Nuclear Age (1947-Present)
[Save this in a folder on your computer where you can easily retrieve this. Then, find and open it
using your MS-Word program. This page is a SAMPLE TITLE PAGE ONLY; put your name
instead of I. M. Wright (even if you are). See next pages below also—you type your
paragraph(s) under each heading. Where the numbers are at the end, you can
develop your sources list for the sources you use in this paper. When finally done,
delete this part in red]
[double-space between lines for each of your 5 or so paragraphs under the headings below. Use
normal type font—like Calibri 11 or Times new Roman 12. You should have one paragraph
under each heading EXCEPT—you need two paragraphs under “HISTORY AND ISSUES”.
Indent the first line of each paragraph in about 5 spaces. The instruction sheet and Writing
Guide explain the type of content to put in each part. Do in-text citations in body of paper—as
well as do the Sources list at the end. Use the “Sources and Tips for Assmt 3” sheet to see how
and to see which sources. Obviously this will be much longer once you have paragraphs in etc.
When finally done, delete this part in red]
Introduction
HISTORY AND ISSUES
COMPARISON
CONCLUSION
Sources
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sources and Tips for Assignment 3 (History 105; Prof. Stansbury)—5 pages here
LENGTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Each paper in our class is a 5-paragraph essay, plus there is a title page
(=cover page) at the start and a Sources list at the end. The body of the paper is to be double-spaced.
The body of the paper should be five paragraphs and a total of 500-to-800 words in length. The 500
minimum is firm; you really have not adequately developed the paper if less than that. The 800-word
upper limit is really a guideline—ok to go over. Just don’t ramble. To determine length, I look at the
BODY of the paper only (not title page or sources list) and consider primarily the word count.
(Microsoft Word makes this easy. Just select from the first line of your first paragraph to the last line of
your last paragraph. The word-count is provided on the lower left by MS-Word.). [I do not go by
number of pages because there are too many ways that gets fudged by margins, font size, line spacing,
etc. However, fyi—Typically, if you follow these instructions, the body of your paper will be 2-1/2 to 31/2 pages in length—add a page for your title page and another for your sources list and that then gets
to 4-1/2-to 5/1/2.]
Your paper must have a numbered list of sources at the end combined with short in-text citations to
those sources in the body of the paper. Any direct quote needs both quote marks and an in-text citation
to the source. Any paraphrase or summary of information from a source requires an in-text citation to
that source.
Use ONLY the sources designated and listed for this assignment. If for some reason you must use
additional sources, do NOT google for them—use the university’s online library.
In this assignment, do NOT include long quotes of 4 lines or more. The paper is too short for that.
Keep any quotes short and clearly marked with quote marks and a citation. Most of the paper should
be you using mostly your words while using and summarizing information from your sources, as well
as commenting and developing the paper according to the instructions. TIP: Before writing your
paper, brainstorm first and make a general list or outline of each paragraph and what it will include. Use
the class text for examples or specific information, and jot down the page numbers where you found
that information. Do the same with other sources used. This will make your writing of the paper much
easier. Then, start typing a rough draft. Plan to revise and edit yourself; allot time to polish the paper
before you finally submit. Procrastination is the enemy of quality.
——————-ON THE NEXT PAGE—How to list and how to cite the sources in your paper. The instruction sheet for
Assignment 3 shows the Schultz class text (required for this) followed by a long list from which you may
choose for your other sources. On the next three pages below, you will see a sample sources list for this
assignment, just illustrating what that might look like for you. You will also see a sample of those
sources as short in-text citations in the body of your paper. By now, you should have an idea of what
those look like—and you must know you need them. Then, on pages 3-through-5 below, you will see a
listing of the sources that helps you identify what subject each source will work well with. Obviously,
focus on sources that relate well to the examples you chose. Chapters 24-through-29 of the class text
have relevant info for Assignment 3, but focus on the pages listed for this topic (near top of next page).
When citing the class text (or any book), the in-text citation should include specific page numbers where
the information was found. With an eBook, normally you can click on the screen and the page number
will appear on the lower left of the screen.
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p. 2
TOPIC FOR ASSIGNMENT 3: America as Superpower—
Confrontation in a Nuclear Age (1947-Present)
In this assignment, instead of choosing from different topics, you choose how to narrow down a larger
topic by focusing on some specific issues and specific examples. Using the listed subjects provided, you
get to choose how you do that. Sources: These pages in the textbook will be especially relevant for you
to consult on the subjects listed. Schultz, p. 462–7, 485–8, 499–506, 535–540, 560–7. And—on the
following pages you will see a long list of sources to choose from—and the list identifies what subjects
they go well with.
————————————————–On the rest of this page you see samples of SWS form for in-text citations (in the body of your paper) and
for listing your sources at the end of your paper. THEN BELOW—ON PAGES 3-THRU-5 OF THIS
DOCUMENT, you will see a long chart where the entire list of sources you might select from is
categorized by subject. This can really help you as you narrow the focus of your paper and select the
sources you actually use.
————–
For citing a source in the body of the paper, the SWS formula is generally (last name, number
from your list at end). If the source is a book like the Schultz book, you should add the specific
page number. All the other sources listed here are articles where the page number is seldom
necessary. Here are examples–the SWS style in-text citations in the body of your paper would
look something like these:
(Schultz, 1, p. #).
(Wilde, 2). (Robins-Early, 3). (G. H. W. Bush, 4). (Chace, 5).
The SWS style list of sources at the end of your paper would look something like this, though the
order may vary. Also, you might choose other sources from the list on the instruction sheet:
Sources
1. Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST: Volume 2: U.S. History since 1865. 5th ed.
2. R. Wilde. June 20, 2019. What is Mutually Assured Destruction? Thoughtco.
https://www.thoughtco.com/mutually-assured-destruction-1221190
3. N. Robins-Early. March 7, 2015. Was the 2011 Libya Intervention a Mistake? Huffington
Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/libya-intervention-daalder_n_6809756
4. George H. W. Bush. March 6, 1991. Address before a Joint Session of the Congress on the
Cessation of the Persian Gulf
Conflict. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/bushnw
o.html
5. S. Chace. Summer, 2015. The Cuban Missile Crisis: Leadership as Disturbance, Informed by
History.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bt
h&AN=109462818&site=eds-live&scope=site
———————- [see chart of sources on next three pages]
p. 3
The idea is for you to combine items that connect well together:
COLD WAR—As a combination for your example: Your Cold War period example could be
Containment policy and the Korean War (1050-1953). How you combine things will take a little thought
and reading. Containment policy goes well with Berlin airlift, Korean War—perhaps even Vietnam and
the Cuban Crisis. Domino theory goes well with Vietnam—but also could go with Korea. MAD
doctrine goes well with Cuban Missile Crisis. Other combinations are possible.
POST-COLD WAR—As a combination for your example: Your Post-Cold War period example could be
terrorism and the invasion of Afghanistan in the early 2001). Terrorism goes well with the invasion of
Afghanistan; Rogue States goes well with the First Persian Gulf War (1991); and Rogue States also
perhaps goes with the invasion of Iraq (2003) and the 2011 bombing of Libya. WMD (Weapons of Mass
Destruction) goes well with the invasion of Iraq.
subject
Possible sources (in addition to Schultz textbook)——————————
Contain
ment
Use Schultz textbook (p. 462-3, 537); perhaps also–
K. Hickman. Aug. 9, 2019. History of Containment Policy.
https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-containment-2361022
Perhaps also–
Winston Churchill. March, 1946. Iron Curtain Speech, Fulton College,
Missouri. https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/speeches/1946-1963-elderstatesman/the-sinews-of-peace/
Domino
Theory
Use Schultz textbook (p. 463); perhaps also—
R. McNamara. July 3, 2019. Why Did the US Enter the Vietnam War?
https://www.thoughtco.com/why-did-us-enter-vietnam-war-195158
perhaps also—
B. Caplan. Sept. 9, 2019. The Domino Theory Reconsidered.

The Domino Theory Reconsidered

“MAD
Doctrine
”
Use Schultz textbook (p. 467-9); perhaps also –
R. Wilde. June 20, 2019. What is Mutually Assured Destruction? Thoughtco.
https://www.thoughtco.com/mutually-assured-destruction-1221190
perhaps also—
John F. Dulles. January 2, 1954. Secretary Dulles’ Strategy of Massive
Retaliation. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprote
cted/ps/dulles.html
Berlin
Airlift
Use Schultz textbook (p. 463-5)
Korean
War
Use Schultz textbook (p. 466-7)
[continues on next page]
Vietnam
War
Cuban
Missile
Crisis
Use Schultz textbook (p. 488-9, 496-9, 506)
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=tru
e&db=bth&AN=109462818&site=eds-live&scope=site
Use Schultz textbook (p. 487-488); perhaps also
S. Chace. Summer, 2015. The Cuban Missile Crisis: Leadership as Disturbance,
Informed by History.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct
=true&db=bth&AN=109462818&site=eds-live&scope=site
—-Terroris
m
———————————-Use Schultz textbook (especially p. 559-567)
Rogue
States
B. K. Musili. August 1, 2017. What is a Rogue State? WorldAtlas.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-a-rogue-state.html
Note “villain” and similar descriptions of Saddam Hussein in 1991—comments on first Persian Gulf
War—–
George H. W. Bush. March 6, 1991. Address before a Joint Session of the Congress
on the Cessation of the Persian Gulf
Conflict. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotecte
d/ps/bushnwo.html
WMD
Use Schultz textbook (p. 562); perhaps also —
(Weapons
of Mass
Destructio
n)
Colin Powell. February 6, 2003. Transcript of Powell’s UN
Presentation. http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/02/05/sprj.irq.powell.transcript/
First
Persian
Gulf
War
(1991)
Use Schultz textbook (p. 538-540); perhaps also—
George H. W. Bush. March 6, 1991. Address before a Joint Session of the Congress
on the Cessation of the Persian Gulf
Conflict. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotecte
d/ps/bushnwo.html
Invasion
of
Afghanis
tan
(2001)
Use Schultz textbook (p. 559-561 and following); perhaps also
Invasion
of Iraq
(2003)
Use Schultz textbook (p. 562 and following); perhaps also—
D. Victor. Dec. 21, 2018. Need a Refresher on the War in Afghanistan? Here are
the Basics. New York Times.

Colin Powell. February 6, 2003. Transcript of Powell’s UN
Presentation. http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/02/05/sprj.irq.powell.transcript/
[continued on next page]
Bombin
g of
Libya
(2011)
N. Robins-Early. March 7, 2015. Was the 2011 Libya Intervention a Mistake?
Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/libya-interventiondaalder_n_6809756
End of chart and document
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