The U.S. is often viewed as the Global Policeman, the country responsible for keeping things relatively peaceful on the planet. How did it get that job? Before WWII, it was Great Britain’s responsibility. 

Do citizens of other countries really want help from the U.S.? Or is it just an excuse for the U.S. to interfere? 

Visit Ukraine to learn more about the Pax Americana, – the American Peace – and consider: What might happen if the U.S. stopped playing this role? 

Pax Americana covers numerous educational standards across several subject areas including Social Studies and Language Arts for grades 7-12+.