HIST 4720 - American Policy in the Pacific

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Traces the historical origins of U.S. diplomatic, political, and fiscal relationships in Asia. Topics include the early “China trade,” the “Opening of Japan,” and aspects of American imperialism in East and Southeast Asia. Views U.S. foreign policy with an eye toward congressional and presidential decisions which resulted in American participation in three major wars in the Asian region.