American history


Is this imperialism?  

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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