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HST 165 Week 3 American Imperialism
Complete the Material: American Imperialism.
Part 1
Complete the chart by identifying the following:
§ Identify the countries or areas where the United States engaged
in imperialistic actions during the period from about 1870 to 1914.
§ Discuss why each area was important to American empire
building (political, economic, and social).
§ Explain America’s expansionist ideals. What were some of the
factors that justified American imperialist actions?
§ Identify the current political status of these places in relation to
the United States.
Age of Imperialism: 1870 to 1914
Place
Why was there
interest?
U.S. actions
Status today
Part 2
Answer each of the following prompts with a response of at least 200
to 300 words:
§ Trace the path of American imperialism during the period from
about 1870 to 1914 through political, military, and economic
events. Why was the United States interested in expansion in these
areas? Why was America building a global empire?
§ What were the benefits of America’s imperialistic actions for the
people in these countries or areas? What were the disadvantages?
How would you describe their experiences in terms of being
conquered, assimilated, or marginalized?
§ What were the moral implications of American imperialism?
How did Imperialists justify their actions? How did the AntiImperialists justify their position? Consider the role of race,
economics, science, and religion.