Was America's Intervention Effective

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In the late 19th century, America became more involved in world affairs. I believe that its policies of intervention as a whole were effective for America. Emerging from World War II as the most powerful economic power on Earth, the United States changed its foreign policy dramatically. Foreign policy has the potential to effect the most number of people. The American foreign policy provides and preserves national security and works to solve international problems with allies and promote world peace. America’s intervention is effective for it because it helps underdeveloped countries, trade expansion, and built alliances.
America’s intervention is effective because it doesn’t only benefit America but also underdeveloped countries. It gives

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