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Lecture

William Tyler
America Faces East

Monday 24.05.2021

Summary

William Tyler discusses American foreign policy from the 1890s to the present, including the concept of an ever-expanding frontier. America’s unique attitude and identity were shaped by the continuous westward expansion, which liberated Americans from European influences and outdated customs, ultimately establishing liberty in the process.

William Tyler

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William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.

For trade, for money. It was all competitive, it was an economic advantage to grow the British empire.

I’m not sure. FDR was very worried about American public opinion, so I’m not sure he would have declared war before he had full control.