Discussion Post: American History to 1877
As you have seen from the readings, sources, and media this week, the U.S. became an industrial society. This meant businesses needed not only workers to support their industrial might, but also overseas markets to increase profits. Using all of this week's resources, discuss American imperialism in the broader sense of a global perspective.
What were the reasons for the Spanish-American and Philippine-American wars? What goals were American imperialists discussed in this readings trying to achieve? Remember to bring in material from this week's readings and media to support your argument.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.