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=**__Rationale__**:=

Over the years, there has been a developed “stereotype” about Americans in regards to foreign countries. We appear to be ignorant, selfish, and uneducated about events occurring in the world around us. By including subchapters of "Peace in the Middle East," America’s "Relations with North Korea," and the "Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq" our goal is to expand students’ knowledge so they can take a look at the "big picture.” As students learn more about how America deals with other countries and realize what is going on outside of the U.S. they will be more engaged and informed with issues of politics and current events. It is also important for people to know more about America's involvement with other countries so that they can understand other countries' cultures and ways and be more understanding of what issues they deal with as well as our own country's. Knowing what goes on outside the U.S. is additionally essential because many Americans oppose U.S. involvement with other countries and hold protests when they do not even know or understand the reason for U.S. action. If people were more informed about these topics they might appreciate what the U.S. is doing in other countries more, or they will at least be more confident and aware of what they are protesting against. It has been said that ignorance is bliss; however, it has also been said that knowledge is power.