American Pageant Chapter 27 APUSH Review (APUSH Period 7 American Expansion)
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US territorial expansion from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast since the 1790s involved interactions with various countries and Native American groups, leading to the US becoming a global power in the 1890s driven by economic, political, and strategic motives. Subsequent events like the Spanish-American War, the Treaty of Paris, implementation of policies in acquired territories, and actions in Latin America under President Roosevelt demonstrate the US's emerging role in global affairs and the impact of imperialism on American history.
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The US transitioned into a global power in the 1890s due to economic, political, and military motives, driving imperialism and colonization efforts justified by ideological beliefs like social Darwinism and the white man's burden.
The acquisition of new territories post-Spanish-American War, including Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, sparked debates in the US over the impact of imperialism, leading to varied approaches in granting limited freedom or control to these territories, while also expanding US intervention in Latin America under President Roosevelt's administration.
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What drove US territorial expansion in the 1890s?
Economic interests, political desires, and military goals.