Discussion 8 | Government homework help
Do you think it is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Discuss with reference to historical events and examples. Should the U.S. play a less aggressive role in the world, more aggressive, or has it been about right? Discuss and explain your thoughts.
Background Materials
- OpenStax American Government, Chapter 17.
- J. Rufus Fears, “The Lessons of the Roman Empire for America Today.” (The Heritage Foundation, 2005).
- Video: Democracy Now, “How to Hide an Empire”