USG.SS.5.A

Analyze how economic and natural resources influence U.S. foreign policy.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
economic resourcesnatural resourcesU.S. foreign policyinfluence
Skills
  • analyze (how economic and natural resources influence U.S. foreign policy) #dok3
  • identify (types of economic and natural resources) #dok1
  • explain (the relationship between resources and foreign policy decisions) #dok2
  • evaluate (examples of resources impacting foreign policy) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify economic and natural resources relevant to the United States. #dok1
  • I can explain how resources can affect decisions made in U.S. foreign policy. #dok2
  • I can analyze the ways that economic and natural resources have influenced specific U.S. foreign policy actions. #dok3
  • I can evaluate case studies where resource availability changed U.S. engagement with other countries. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The United States' foreign policy is shaped by the desire to secure access to and control over vital economic and natural resources.
  • The availability and distribution of resources can drive international relationships, conflicts, and cooperation.
Essential Questions
  • How have economic and natural resources influenced U.S. foreign policy decisions throughout history?
  • In what ways do resource needs create opportunities or challenges for international cooperation or conflict?
  • Which resources are most critical to the formation of U.S. foreign policy and why?
  • How might changes in global resource availability impact future U.S. foreign policy decisions?
  • Can the pursuit of economic and natural resources lead to ethical dilemmas in U.S. foreign policy?