How Did The 1980 Changed American Foreign Policy

American foreign policies went through many changes between 1865 to the 1980s. Many of the policies seemed most fitting for the time period and its convenience. That being said, a lot of the strategies that would have worked during 1865 wouldn't have the same effects in the 1980's. Though America has always been seen as a land of new beginnings, for immigrants, with time the entering to the states became more difficult.
The policies during 1865 to1900’s, focused more on the expansion of the United States. Whether it was to acquire territories or expand in military force. Throughout history these foreign policies were utilized to show other countries how the United States was able to protect its territories. For example,Roosevelt forced the construction of the panama canal to make routes between the countries simpler and faster. It also provided a less time consuming way to transport goods and promote American influences around foreign countries smoother and raise the American economy through consumerism. Aside from this, Roosevelt hoped that the canal would serve as a threat to other countries, such as Europe. This development changed American foreign policies because it changed how …show more content…
People during this time were able to say the U.S. was prosperous and provided many opportunities to it’s people. America had been the “dominant states” for a while now, and was in control of many foreign affairs. During this time America acted as the mediator among conflicts that arose in other countries. It was for this reason people look toward the United states in a time of crisis. This development reshaped American foreign policies by generating more attention causing many migrants to pursue ways that would allow them to become a permanent resident. This forced the U.S to make laws on border control and limits on the number of immigrants that entered the country per