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Firstly, the US is made up of the colonies of imperialistic countries (countries who wanted to expand their empires into new places). England colonized the east coast, France the southeast Gulf Coast, Spain the Southwest; Russia colonized Alaska; southeastern Asian nations colonized Hawaii. Every part of the US was once the territory of some other imperialistic nation.
The US itself was imperialistic as it collected these remnants of other nations' failed attempts at Imperialism. It expanded its power from those original thirteen colonies to the Louisiana Purchase from France, then the SW from Mexico after a war, bought Alaska from Russia. Much less honorable were the snatchings of Hawai'i (some rogue farmers overthrew the queen and declared Hawai'i a territory of the US), Puerto Rico, Guam, and others who wished to be independent of US control. Stubbornly and imperialistically, the US held on.
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∙ 9y agoImperialism is relevant in US history because it shaped events that led the United States into world prominence. One such example is the Panama Canal. The USA interfered in the government of Colombia to help Panama become independent from Colombia. The result was that the new Panama became the place to build the Panama Canal. This event is a major factor in early American imperialism.
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What word describes Betsy Ross starting with the letter R?
Young - Legend has it that Betty Ross made the first American flag in 1976 at the age of 26.
Why did the American anti- imperialist league condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Why did American industrialists support imperialism?
More land = more industry. Industrialists benefited greatly from the expansionism that occurred by American imperialism.
What role did religion play in American imperialism?
One goal of American imperialism was to convert non-Christians into Christians, allegedly saving souls.
What connection was made between imperialism and the American frontier?
Imperialism would help close the frontier.
Do you think American History began as an offshoot of European imperialism?
That depends on what you mean by "American History." In reality, the history of America began with the first humans who set foot in the Americas.
Why did the American anti imperialism league condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Which word best fits Beveridge's views in his speech?
Imperialism: He supported American control of territories
What word describes Betsy Ross starting with the letter R?
Young - Legend has it that Betty Ross made the first American flag in 1976 at the age of 26.
How was Marco Polo relevant to American History?
He is only relevant is an off way. Explorers of the 1400's had heard or read his books and this encouraged them to explore.
Why did American anti imperalist league condemn imperialism?
the league argued that Imperialism went against American principles.
Who was chief Kamehameha and how did he help the Hawaiians during American imperialism?
the history is all aabout the royaty of the jews in isreal and tariq
Why did the American Anti-Imperialist League condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
What has the author Eric Cheyfitz written?
Eric Cheyfitz has written: 'The poetics of imperialism' -- subject(s): Theory, History and criticism, American literature, English literature, Translating and interpreting, European influences, Minorities in literature, Colonies in literature, Imperialism in literature, History
Why did American anti-imperialist the condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Why did the American imperialist league condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
What was the main purpose of American imperialism in the pacific?
whats the purpose of imperialism .?
