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For the essay, please choose ONE of the questions below. Do not write both essays. When responding, please articulate a clear, nuanced thesis supported by a well-organized argument that draws specific evidence from the lectures, readings, primary documents, media, and discussions. You should not need to use outside sources. Quotes - especially from primary sources - are encouraged, but they should generally be short (1 to 1.5 lines in Word) and meaningful for your argument. Total length should be 800 words with normal sized font and margins; please include a word count at the end. Cite any quotes or ideas from the readings with either footnote or parenthetical citations referencing readings from class in the following format (Author, [title if author wrote multiple texts], page number). There is no need for a conclusion of more than a sentence or two. You should not need to cite material from outside of class; if you do please provide a footnote explaining why you needed to consult the outside source.

Here are the possible essay questions:

After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a blueprint for a new liberal internationalism that largely failed at the time but would inform American policy after World War II. Why did Wilsonianism fail in 1919-20 but generally prevail after 1941? You may want - but are not obliged - to consider both international and domestic factors in your response.