Discussion Post: American History
Is this imperialism?
View the following resources:
a) Crash Course U.S. History- Imperialism Video
b) NPR- Fresh Air interview with Daniel Immerwahr
Examine the following historical events. Select three events and argue whether or not these qualify as imperialism?
a) Louisiana Purchase
b) Seminole Wars
c) Annexation of Texas
d) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
e) Purchase of Alaska
f) Spanish-American War
g) Foraker Act
h) The Platt Amendment
i) Building of the Panama Canal
j) Roosevelt Corollary
In your responses to your classmates, post-state whether you agree or disagree with their interpretation.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.