Strategies
The first step is to allow students to create their own definition of American democracy and define their identity as citizens or residents. This should be done by analyzing founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. After their analysis, the class should discuss and come to a consensus on the basic elements to use for analysis in Part II and determine why democracy continues to have success in the U.S.. The next step is to analyze the success of American ideas and values in other countries of the world. Included should be a mix of the three ways that the United States typically influences democracy in other countries. Finally students research responses to US intervention and potential counties that may benefit from United States influence. Students should also address the questions asked in the closing to formulate their own opinion on exporting the idea of America.
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