Imperialism Imperialism Chapter 18
ImperialismImperialismChapter 18
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1.1. What role does the United States play What role does the United States play in the world?in the world?
2.2. Does the U.S. have a duty to fight for Does the U.S. have a duty to fight for freedom in other countries?freedom in other countries?
• If yes, at what point does fighting become If yes, at what point does fighting become necessary?necessary?
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War in Iraq (2003)• Why did we go in?Why did we go in?• What are our intentions?What are our intentions?• Should we stay/go?Should we stay/go?
North Korea “Satellite” Launch• Why are we concerned?Why are we concerned?• What CAN we do?What CAN we do?• What SHOULD we do and why?What SHOULD we do and why?
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Definition of Definition of imperialismimperialism::Policy in which stronger nations extend control Policy in which stronger nations extend control
over weaker ones and impose– over weaker ones and impose– • LawsLaws• CultureCulture• EconomyEconomy
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Lands of Interest to the United States:
• Hawaii
Status:
ACQUIRED
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Lands of Interest to the United States:
• Cuba
Status:
INDEPENDENT
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Lands of Interest to the United States:
• Panama
Status:
ACQUIRED
CANAL
Panama
Florida
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Lands of Interest to the United States:
• Philippines
Status:
ACQUIRED
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Lands of Interest to the United States:
• Puerto Rico
Status:
ACQUIRED
(COMMONWEALTH)
PuertoRico
Florida