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Most of the US Imperial territory was taken from the Spanish in the Spanish-American War in 1898. Some other territories came as a result of negotiations with the other Great Powers and some more territories came as a result of World War II.
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What empire dominated Central America?
The Spanish Empire. Prior to them it was the Aztec Empire.
Who argued that it was America's destiny to acquire new lands?
James Knox Polk
How did The Ottoman Empire manage to acquire so much territory in so little time?
By conquering Byzantine territories.
What territories did America acquire during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
yes
Did the French leader Napoleon Bonaparte want to rebuild France's empire in South America?
No he wanted to rebuild in North America. NEW RESPONDENT France has never had an empire in South America.
How did Alexander the Great acquire his empire?
By taking over the Persian Empire - ready made!
How did the spanish acquire mexico for there empire?
By conquering the Aztecs
How did Dutch empire acquire power?
The Dutch empire acquired power by annexation the West India.
What are general motives for building an empire and what are some examples of each motive?
The general motives for building an empire is as follows: to expand your territory, acquire more resources, acquire more raw minerals and materials, acquire more power, and dominate the world. The US, British Empire, Greeks and Romans are examples of each motive.
When did Bank of America acquire fleet bank?
1995
How much land did the roman empire acquire?
They acquired 3 fourths of Asia.
Mexican empire for whom America was named?
Mexican empire for whom America was named?
When did Bank of America acquire Fleet National Bank?
1995
Was the proclamation of 1763 part of the American Revilutionary War?
Yes. The main reason people came to America was to acquire land. The Proclamation of 1763 thwarted that desire. The situation caused friction between colonists and the Empire.
What is the center of the French empire in North America?
Quebec was the center on the French Empire in North America.
What made America become a empire?
America became an empire because the people in America didn't want to be democratic or communist, so the people voted or an empire. It worked for everyone.
What country built global empire containing colonies in the America Asia and Africa?
Going from newest to oldest, Untied States of America, the England Empire, the Roman Empire, The Greek Empire the Egyptian Empire the Mongol Empire and the Persian Empire.
