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New Imperialism Debate and Argumentative Writing
... poverty. Historians agree that much of this is a result of European imperialism in the late 1800s and 1900s. What aspect of European imperialism do you think most contributed to the problems many African countries face today? Explain. ...
... poverty. Historians agree that much of this is a result of European imperialism in the late 1800s and 1900s. What aspect of European imperialism do you think most contributed to the problems many African countries face today? Explain. ...
AHON Chapter 20 Section 1 Lecture Notes
... U.S. expansionists expressed interest in many Pacific island chains, including Samoa. Three nations fought for Samoa. ...
... U.S. expansionists expressed interest in many Pacific island chains, including Samoa. Three nations fought for Samoa. ...
The Age of Imperialism
... Modern Imperialism The years between 1870 and 1914 were the height of the age of imperialism. Imperialism is when one country takes control of another country. One country might control the other’s government, trade, or culture. This was not a new idea. Empires had controlled other countries before ...
... Modern Imperialism The years between 1870 and 1914 were the height of the age of imperialism. Imperialism is when one country takes control of another country. One country might control the other’s government, trade, or culture. This was not a new idea. Empires had controlled other countries before ...
N O T E B O O K #2
... "enemy combatants." After claims were made that these detainees were not entitled to any of the protections of the Geneva Conventions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on 29 June 2006 that they were entitled to the minimal protections listed under its Common Article 3. One of the allegations of abuse at ...
... "enemy combatants." After claims were made that these detainees were not entitled to any of the protections of the Geneva Conventions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on 29 June 2006 that they were entitled to the minimal protections listed under its Common Article 3. One of the allegations of abuse at ...
AHON Chapter 20 Section 1 Lecture Notes
... How did the United States acquire new territory and expand trade in the AsiaPacific region? In the mid-1800s, the United States was ready to take on new challenges. ...
... How did the United States acquire new territory and expand trade in the AsiaPacific region? In the mid-1800s, the United States was ready to take on new challenges. ...
Imperialism_5_China_Panamal
... In his second set of Open Door notes, Hay sought ways to “preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity.” ...
... In his second set of Open Door notes, Hay sought ways to “preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity.” ...
1. Arguments Against Imperialism
... Why would America desire to take over the Philippines when there are so many drawbacks to imperialism? ...
... Why would America desire to take over the Philippines when there are so many drawbacks to imperialism? ...
USH2 UNIT 2: FACTORS THAT LED TO EXPANSION
... Summarize the reasons FOR and AGAINST imperialism. How did the United States FORCE Japan to end its ...
... Summarize the reasons FOR and AGAINST imperialism. How did the United States FORCE Japan to end its ...
“NEW” Imperialism?
... Territory annexed and turned into a colony under the complete control of a foreign power •German colonies in east and southwest Africa – until 1918 and the end of World War I •French Indochina (Vietnam) – until 1955 •British Burma – until 1948 ...
... Territory annexed and turned into a colony under the complete control of a foreign power •German colonies in east and southwest Africa – until 1918 and the end of World War I •French Indochina (Vietnam) – until 1955 •British Burma – until 1948 ...
The United States and Latin America
... Main Idea: After the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico remained under direct U.S. rule and Puerto Ricans were given some citizenship rights. The United States also continued to have influence in Cuban government. Roosevelt Pursues “Big Stick” Diplomacy Main Idea: Theodore Roosevelt thought it was im ...
... Main Idea: After the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico remained under direct U.S. rule and Puerto Ricans were given some citizenship rights. The United States also continued to have influence in Cuban government. Roosevelt Pursues “Big Stick” Diplomacy Main Idea: Theodore Roosevelt thought it was im ...
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... Main Idea: After the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico remained under direct U.S. rule and Puerto Ricans were given some citizenship rights. The United States also continued to have influence in Cuban government. Roosevelt Pursues “Big Stick” Diplomacy Main Idea: Theodore Roosevelt thought it was im ...
... Main Idea: After the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico remained under direct U.S. rule and Puerto Ricans were given some citizenship rights. The United States also continued to have influence in Cuban government. Roosevelt Pursues “Big Stick” Diplomacy Main Idea: Theodore Roosevelt thought it was im ...
Imperialism in Southeast Asia
... carve up the lands of Southeast Asia. These lands form part of the Pacific Rim, the countries that border the Pacific Ocean. Western nations desired the Pacific Rim lands for their strategic location along the sea route to China. Westerners also recognized the value of the Pacific colonies as source ...
... carve up the lands of Southeast Asia. These lands form part of the Pacific Rim, the countries that border the Pacific Ocean. Western nations desired the Pacific Rim lands for their strategic location along the sea route to China. Westerners also recognized the value of the Pacific colonies as source ...
Imperialism Unit Test Spring 2013
... ____ 29. Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"? A. The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism. B. It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies. C. The success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain. D. It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sap ...
... ____ 29. Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"? A. The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism. B. It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies. C. The success of India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain. D. It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sap ...
B. Friday, Oct. 18--POWER POINT-- Manifest Destiny & Imperialism
... Supreme Court] has made his decision: now let him enforce it! --Andrew Jackson 1832 ...
... Supreme Court] has made his decision: now let him enforce it! --Andrew Jackson 1832 ...
Imperialism DBQ
... the United States in the possession of a colonial empire herself. The Spanish-American War, over quickly with few casualties, gained Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. But from the war’s end in August 1898 until the Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris in February 1899 annexing these lands, a deb ...
... the United States in the possession of a colonial empire herself. The Spanish-American War, over quickly with few casualties, gained Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. But from the war’s end in August 1898 until the Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris in February 1899 annexing these lands, a deb ...
USH2 UNIT 2: FACTORS THAT LED TO EXPANSION
... The purpose of this unit is to understand the factors that led to exploration, settlement, movement, and expansion and their impact on United States development over time. ...
... The purpose of this unit is to understand the factors that led to exploration, settlement, movement, and expansion and their impact on United States development over time. ...
chapter-10-learning-target-study
... 20.) At the end of the Spanish-American War Spain was force to concede several of their previously held territories. Although where many Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Filipinos hoped they would receive full political sovereignty this would not be the case. As the winner of the Spanish-American War the U ...
... 20.) At the end of the Spanish-American War Spain was force to concede several of their previously held territories. Although where many Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Filipinos hoped they would receive full political sovereignty this would not be the case. As the winner of the Spanish-American War the U ...
Chapter-10-Learning-Target-Study-Guide
... 20.) At the end of the Spanish-American War Spain was force to concede several of their previously held territories. Although where many Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Filipinos hoped they would receive full political sovereignty this would not be the case. As the winner of the Spanish-American War the U ...
... 20.) At the end of the Spanish-American War Spain was force to concede several of their previously held territories. Although where many Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Filipinos hoped they would receive full political sovereignty this would not be the case. As the winner of the Spanish-American War the U ...
Chapter XV: Europe`s World Supremacy
... 1. In 1903 the US manipulated a revolution in Panama against Columbia and then guaranteed the revolution--all to get the Panama Canal built. In 1898, US sentiment backed a Cuban revolution against Spain--but the key was self-interest: US citizens had $50 million invested, needed Cuban sugar, and ha ...
... 1. In 1903 the US manipulated a revolution in Panama against Columbia and then guaranteed the revolution--all to get the Panama Canal built. In 1898, US sentiment backed a Cuban revolution against Spain--but the key was self-interest: US citizens had $50 million invested, needed Cuban sugar, and ha ...
Concept Formation Lesson Plan
... home to about 150,000 people, many of which are US Navy personnel working on the island's naval base. The Guam National Wildlife Refuge preserves 22, 873 acres of the island, however 22,000 is said to be under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. The US Department of the Interior administe ...
... home to about 150,000 people, many of which are US Navy personnel working on the island's naval base. The Guam National Wildlife Refuge preserves 22, 873 acres of the island, however 22,000 is said to be under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. The US Department of the Interior administe ...
Slide 14
... State, sent letters to all foreign powers and suggested an “Open Door” policy in China, guaranteeing equal trading rights for all and preventing one nation from discriminating against another within its sphere. The nations replied that they liked the concept but that they could not support or enforc ...
... State, sent letters to all foreign powers and suggested an “Open Door” policy in China, guaranteeing equal trading rights for all and preventing one nation from discriminating against another within its sphere. The nations replied that they liked the concept but that they could not support or enforc ...
Unit 3 Review Game
... map of Europe, & a League of Nations 2. Created a League of Nations; German reparations, loss of territory & army, & acceptance of war guilt; Divided weak empires & made new nations 3. Conflict between executive and legislative branches, fears US would be tied to foreign powers ...
... map of Europe, & a League of Nations 2. Created a League of Nations; German reparations, loss of territory & army, & acceptance of war guilt; Divided weak empires & made new nations 3. Conflict between executive and legislative branches, fears US would be tied to foreign powers ...
United States territorial acquisitions

This is a United States territorial acquisitions and conquests list, beginning with American independence. Note that this list primarily concerns land the United States acquired from other nation-states; the territorial acquisitions from Native Americans are not listed here.