EBAS - Foreign Policy

TASK
The student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate sources and use evidence.
- The student will evaluate the credibility of the sources by considering the authority, origin, type, context, and corroborative value of each source.
- The student will identify credible, relevant information contained in sources.

The student will demonstrate the ability to communicate and critique conclusions.
- The student will construct arguments using precise and knowledgeable claims, with evidence from multiple sources. 


The student will analyze economic, political, and social issues and their effect on foreign policies of the United States by: 
- Analyzing the conflicting demands of the United States foreign policy goals of trade, national security, and human rights. 
- Examining how the foreign policy tools of military intervention, economic sanctions, foreign aid, and diplomacy affect American relationships with other countries.

The student will evaluate the effectiveness of international alliances and organizations from the perspective of the United States by: 
- Explaining the military and security functions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations (UN). 
- Explaining the humanitarian role of the Red Cross/Red Crescent and the United Nations. 
- Explaining the economic function of North American Free Trade Agreement/United States,Mexico, Canadian -Agreement (NAFTA/USMCA), the United Nations (UN), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). 
- Analyze how the United States involvement in international organizations advances or hinders the achievement of foreign policy goals

INTRODUCTION
Since the United States has become internationalist and the world has become more interdependent, US involvement in international alliances and organizations has been numerous. The students’ compelling question is:

How does the United States involvement in international organizations advance or hinder the achievement of foreign policy goals?

Use the sources provided below to answer the question.

Internationalist-involved with other nations in various scopes and aspects 
Alliances-groups of nations that join together to protect one another 

BACKGROUND
International organizations have often been responsible for providing help to nations in need.  They also keep the peace in countries that are having violent uprisings or civil war. In addition to using troops or volunteers to maintain peace, international organizations also work to provide better education and medical care for people in war-torn areas. 

Which sources provides the best evidence for the claim above? 

Based on the data in Source C, what part of the world benefits the most from the International Red Cross/Red Crescent?

How does the data in source A corroborate the information in Source D?  

Which statement below explains how the International Red Cross/Red Crescent allocate their resources?

Which perspective about US involvement in international organizations is best supported by Source B?

Assume that the information provided in the sources is credible. Complete the following extended-response question:
How does the United States involvement in international organizations advance or hinder the achievement of foreign policy goals?
- Develop a claim in response to the question.
- Cite evidence from the provided sources to support your claim. 
- Use your knowledge of government in your response.
- A rubric is added at the end of the page to assist you.