Imperialism

By trumangraham33

  • Purchase of Alaska

    Purchase of Alaska
    The first example of U.S. Imperialism was when Congress agreed to buy Alaska for $7.2 million from Russia. (pg 410)
    Person. “Alaska Seward's Folly.” ArcGIS StoryMaps, Esri, 15 Nov. 2019, storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6679f733bcb548eeae04c1378f9c6206.

  • Built up Navy

    The United States began to build up their naval force due to it being crucial in order to become a world power. (pg 411)

  • The Spanish-American War

    The Spanish-American War
    The U.S. blamed the Spanish for blowing up the Maine in order to justify a war to take their territories. (pg 413)
    Cohen, Jennie. “6 Things You May Not Know About the Spanish-American War.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 24 Apr. 2012, www.history.com/news/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-spanish-american-war.

  • Annexation of Hawaii

    Annexation of Hawaii
    The United States annexed Hawaii in order to provide a stopping point for ships for the new territories the U.S. acquired in Asia. (pg 414)
    “Map of the Week 2 [September 22-29]: Rand McNally's ‘Hawaii.’” Mappenstance, blog.richmond.edu/livesofmaps/2013/09/28/77/.

  • Cuba and the Platt Amendment

    Cuba and the Platt Amendment
    Despite the previous Teller Amendment saying that the U.S. would let Cuba be a sovereign nation, Congress drafted the Platt Amendment in order to gain influence. (pg 416)
    “Platt Amendment: Incredible Story of Fiat Cuba Control (Simply APUSH).” Apprend, 11 Mar. 2019, apprend.io/apush/period-7/platt-amendment/#iLightbox%5B5e8a775c5b6776b5e20%5D/0.

  • Panama Canal Construction

    Panama Canal Construction
    The United States took a chunk of land in Panama after a forced revolt, in order to build a canal that connects the Pacific and Atlantic to fuel their growth. (pg 418)
    Coll, Fern. “The Construction of The Panama Canal.” Chimu Adventures Blog, 7 Feb. 2020, www.chimuadventures.com/blog/2016/10/panama-canal-building/.

  • Intervention in Nicaragua

    The United States interfered with Nicaragua’s finical affair to protect American investments, and also sent marines to fight in a civil war and remain until 1933. (pg 420)