Roots of U.S. Imperialism:
a) Political: U.S. wanted to compete with European imperialism and acquire colonies around the world.
b)Economic: 1880's; navel officers and business leaders convinced congers to build a modern navy to protect oversea trades/markets.
c)Cultural: U.S. wanted to spread Christianity and Democratic values.
opium wars in china
Boxer rebellion
weather is a noncyclic event.
Many countries have suffered due to imperialism.
An interview with a witness to a historical event would be the best example of a primary source, as it provides firsthand information from someone who experienced the event.
The common folk revolted against the imperialism of the monarch.
Nullification Crisis
south American sliver mines
A country believing they are the best of the best in the world, that everyone should be like them. Know what nationalism is? Imperialism is the same thing on steriods
An emperor imprisons all citizens who oppose him, ignoring laws meant to protect speech.
I think the best example is a blue heron and a raccoon fighting over a frog that they both want to eat.
Cuban Missle Crisis and Bay of Pigs Invasion
bombing in pearl harbor