Is this imperialism?
Please view the following resources:
- Crash Course U.S. History- Imperialism Video
- NPR- Fresh Air interview with Daniel Immerwahr
Examine the following historical events. Select three events and argue whether or not these qualify as imperialism?
- Louisiana Purchase
- Seminole Wars
- Annexation of Texas
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Purchase of Alaska
- Spanish-American War
- Foraker Act
- The Platt Amendment
- Building of the Panama Canal
- Roosevelt Corollary
In your responses to your classmates, post-state whether you agree or disagree with their interpretation.
250 +/- words and initial response due Wednesday, 11:59 pm est. Reply and follow-up due Sunday, 11:59 pm est
