Slide 1The Main Idea The United States entered the imperialist competition later than the European powers but soon extended its influence in the Pacific region. Reading Focus…

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Several industrialized nations competed to gain territory throughout the world. The Industrial Revolution had increased wealth in many nations, causing them to look elsewhere…

The Lure of Imperialism Diplomacy and naval superiority help the U.S. gain influence in Japan. Japan was isolated and unindustrialized until the mid-1800s. Commodore Matthew…

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