Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.
Support an argument in response to the prompt using at least two pieces of specific and relevant evidence.
Use historical reasoning (e.g., comparison, causation, continuity or change over time) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.
Demonstrate a complex understanding of a historical development related to the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence.
1. From 1890 to 1945, the United States expanded its involvement overseas through trade, territorial expansion, and participation in two world wars. Debates over foreign policy drew on commercial priorities as well as ideas about self-government and democracy.
Evaluate the relative importance of economic interests versus democratic ideals in shaping United States foreign policy from 1890 to 1945.
Your response may focus on any economic interest(s) or democratic ideal(s) during the period 1890 to 1945. You are not expected to address the entire time period in your response.
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