Unit 4.1 DB: ImperialismUnit 4.1 DB: Imperialism

Which of the following reasons do you believe motivated the United States to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century?

• Competition with European powers.
• National security.
• Economic security and securing new markets.
• To help improve the political and economic status of other nations/people.

Provide examples of political decisions and events that support your opinion and discuss the impact at home and overseas as a result of US imperialism. Make sure to cite all sources.

 

 

when you do this one.. can you please use one of my resources that I put in here to do this one  

 

Readings and Resources

Readings and Resources

eBook:

Hamby, A.L., Neely, M.S. & Clack, G. (2009). Outline of U.S. history. New York: Nova Science Publishers. 

• Chapter 8: Growth and Transformation, pp. 125-130
  • Read the following sections: Ambivalent Empire: The Canals & the Americas, United States and Asia
• Chapter 10: War, Prosperity, and Depression, pp. 141-144
  • Read the following sections: War and Neutral Rights, United States Enters World War I, The League of Nations, Postwar Unrest

Articles, Websites, and Videos:

Read the following:

WILLIAM McKINLEY:War Message, 1898. (2020). Mtholyoke.Edu.

• William McKinley’s War Message

Milestones: 1899–1913 – Office of the Historian. (2020). State.Gov.

• The Roosevelt Crollary to the Monroe Doctrine

The Zimmermann Telegram. (2016, August 15). National Archives.

• Zimmerman Telegram

Our Documents – Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Germany (1917). (2020).

• Woodrow Wilson’s Joint Address to Congress Leading to Declaration of War Against Germany

Our Documents – President Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points (1918). (2020).

• Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points

Also see:

The following video is the story of how the United States entered World War I. Click on the link below. 

History.com Editors. (2019). World War I. History Channel.

This video is a quick glimpse at what it took to build the Panama Canal and why its economic and political importance.

Watch VideoDeconstructing History – Panama Canal

 

Duration: 2:08
User: Terranostrum – Added: 3/24/15

 This video is an overview of the conflict between Spain, their colonies and the United States. 

Watch VideoSpanish American War

 

Duration: 2:33
User: Historical Thinking Matters – Added: 10/24/13

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