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?