u.s. imperialism. imperialism the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political,...
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What Fueled American Imperialism? Economic competition among industrial nations. Political and military competition. A belief in the superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon (English) decent, especially with regard to non-whites.TRANSCRIPT
U.S. Imperialism
Imperialism• The Policy in which
stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.
What Fueled American Imperialism?
• Economic competition among industrial nations.• Political and military
competition.• A belief in the
superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon (English) decent, especially with regard to non-whites.
Examples of U.S. Imperialism• Hawaii• Alaska• Cuba• Philippines• China
Worksheet on Imperialism
• Read the worksheet on Imperialism independently.• Complete the worksheet in pairs and be
prepared to discuss your answers at the end of class.