After the Civil War and by the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

• The U.S. used military action abroad.
• Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
• Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

For the next part of this assignmentyou will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

Part 1
1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

1. State your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

Part 2
2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

1. Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
2. List three(3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
3. List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
4. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• 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 reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identifyand discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.
• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
• Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

For this 2–4 page written assignment, choose one of the three case scenarios and consider the symptoms presented, as well as the diagnosis. Then answer the following questions using psychology theory to help you understand the case scenario.

Case Scenario 1

Jeremy is an eight year old boy that is experiencing problems at home and at school. While at home, his mother often complains that he is very messy, disorganized, and is frequently interrupting others. At school, his teachers report that he is often distracted, fidgety, restless, and frequently losing his work or leaving it incomplete. Jeremy’s mother feels that his behavior is getting in the way of his school success and worries about his lack of friends. Jeremy does not get along well with his peers because they get annoyed with his erratic and unpredictable behavior, along with his inability to stay focused during any type of game. It appears that Jeremy could be struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Case Scenario 2

Sylvia is a 28 year old, stay-at-home mother raising two small children with her husband, who travels frequently for his work. Sylvia finds herself feeling bored and isolated a lot of the time. She finds herself overeating and then feeling bad about her weight gain. She has trouble sleeping at night and takes frequent naps during the day. She has persistent thoughts that she is an unlikable person and cannot manage to do anything right. She feels guilty that she is not a good enough mother to her children. When her husband is home, she questions if he loves her and secretly wonders if he does not. She feels hopeless that her life will get better and no longer enjoys doing things that she once did. It appears that Sylvia is struggling with Major Depression.

Case Scenario 3

John is a 24 year old college graduate, who recently began working as a mechanical engineer. He worked very hard throughout college and it has paid off with a new job and a good salary. John frequently finds himself worrying that he will not succeed in his new job and has persistent thoughts that he might be a failure. John finds himself arriving early for work because he has trouble sleeping in the morning (thinking about everything he needs to do for his job). He works until well past dinner time, so that he can make sure not to forget all the details of his job. When he tries to relax, he thinks about work left undone and responsibilities left unfulfilled. Along with constantly monitoring his ‘to-do list’, John finds himself checking and rechecking the work he does, to continually monitor mistakes that could be made. He finds himself counting things over and over. More and more, his supervisor is complaining that it takes John too long to do work because he is never satisfied with it and gets distracted with his counting. John feels lonely, as his arduous work schedule leaves little time to socialize or develop any personal relationships. It appears that John may be struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

It is important to remember that diagnosing people and recommending psychological treatment is for psychology professionals specifically trained in this area. Furthermore, these psychology professionals should avoid working with friends, family members, or anyone else that they have another relationship with besides the therapist/client relationship. This is known as the “dual relationship” concept and it is an ethical standard for working in psychology. It helps with professionalism, objectivity, and protects both the psychologist and the client. After reading and considering the case scenario that you chose, apply the four dominant theories of psychology to help you further understand the case.

For each school of thought (Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, and Cognitive) write a paragraph about what this theory tells you about psychology and what techniques it may recommend to help the person in your case scenario. Describe how you feel this knowledge could be applied to your professional work. Keeping in mind the dual relationship concept, explain how this knowledge could be helpful to psychology professionals.

It is applicable to all fields in the sense that no matter what you work in you may encounter a person with a mental health issue, supervise a difficult person who has one, or actually go into the field working with them. It is all around us and good to have a working knowledge.

Background:Most of us have lived much of our lives in the “Age of Reagan,” a period  that dates from 1980 and that may still be ongoing today. Historians increasingly agree that the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 represented a “revolution” in American society and, particularly, its politics. Review Reagan’s presidential career to explain what about it precisely was so “revolutionary.”

Resources: When writing your response, draw from material in the following video:

1. Isbouts, J. & Johnson, B. D. (Writers) & Johnson, B. D. (Director). (1998). Powerplay: End of the empire [Television series episode]. In J. Florescu, J. Isbouts, & B. Johnson (Executive producers), Inside the Cold War with Sir David Frost. Los Angeles, CA: Porchlight Entertainment & David Paradine Television. Retrieved from http://digital.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=8398&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref=

Also, draw from 
AT LEAST TWO of the documents listed below:

1. (1994). “Equal rights are not special”: Advocates call for an end to anti-gay employment discrimination. In Employment Discrimination Against Gay Men and Lesbians, 103d Congress, 2d Session, June 20, 1994. Retrieved from http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6463
2. Alley, R. (2001).Experimenting with our liberties. Retrieved from http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5666 
3. Apuzzo, V. (1983). “A time bomb inside of you”: Social service organizations advocate an improved federal response to AIDS. In Federal Response to AIDS: Hearings before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, 98th Cong., 1st Sess., August 1 and 2, 1983. Retrieved from http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6893 
4. Barack, O. (2009, Sept. 9).Address to Congress. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-250_162-5299229.html
5.  Buchanan, P. (1992, Aug. 17). Address to the Republican national convention. Available at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/patrickbuchanan1992rnc.htm
6. Carter, J. (1979, July 15).A crisis of confidence. Retrieved from http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/carter-confidence.htm
7. Clinton, W. (1995, April 23).Oklahoma bombing memorial prayer service address. Retrieved from http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/wjcoklahomabombingspeech.htm
8. Cosby, B. (2004, May 17).Address at the NAACP on the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Retrieved from http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/billcosbypoundcakespeech.htm 
9. Hill, A. (1991, Oct. 11).Testimony to Senate Judiciary Committee. Retrieved from http://www.speeches-usa.com/Transcripts/126_hill.html
10. Houghton, T. (1992).“There’s been no real creative response”: Ted Houghton on homelessness in New York City. Retrieved from http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/7045
11. Kennedy, E. (1980, Aug. 12). Address to the Democratic national convention. Retrieved from http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/tedkennedy.h
12. Reagan, R. (1982, June 8).Address to British Parliament. Retrieved from http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/reagan-parliament.htm
13. United States Supreme Court. (1973, Jan. 22). Roe v. Wade majority decision. Retrieved from http://www.vlib.us/amdocs/texts/roevwade.html

Instructions: After reviewing your Instructor’s Guidance and completing the weekly reading assignments (including those in the resource section below), please post a substantive discussion post of at least 200 words that analyzes the “Reagan Revolution” and its impact on American society and culture. Please use the following questions as the basis of your analysis: 

Compare his approach to politics and foreign affairs with those of his predecessors, and assess the ways that his successors either built upon or attempted to reverse his legacy. Explain why so many Americans opposed Reagan’s policies and those of his successors. Consider also the social and cultural changes that took place during the Age of Reagan. Finally, assess the success of the “Reagan Revolution” by identifying which problems it ameliorated and which it exacerbated. In your response, consider AT LEAST TWO of the following topics, with regard to how both Reagan and his successors handled or contributed to them: 

1. The economy 
2. The federal debt 
3. Federal regulation 
4. Social welfare 
5. Public health 
6. Race relations 
7. Gender equality 
8. Foreign affairs

Before writing your response, reflect upon the topic by considering the following questions: 

• How revolutionary was the Reagan Revolution and how was it revolutionary? Consider the following topics and look at one or two in detail: 
  • The economy 
  • The federal debt 
  • Federal regulation 
  • Social welfare 
  • Public health 
  • Race relations 
  • Gender equality 
  • Foreign affairs 
• In what ways was it beneficial to the American nation and in what ways was it detrimental? 
• Did the positives outweigh the negatives or vice versa? 
• Did the Reagan Revolution make the American nation more united or more divided? 
• What cultural issues caused the most friction during the Age of Reagan? 
• Is the Age of Reagan still underway?