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Identify the areas of the United States military, economic, and political involvement and influence

Macro ConceptsConflict-problem or issue that is controversial and can cause problems without compromise.Leadership- method of setting examples for others to follow.Power-authority of a government to carry out the law.Resources-items such as wood, metal and oil that can be used to make finish

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Identify the areas of the United States military, economic, and political involvement and influence

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    1. Identify the areas of the United States military, economic, and political involvement and influence NCSCOS 6.02

    2. Macro Concepts Conflict-problem or issue that is controversial and can cause problems without compromise. Leadership- method of setting examples for others to follow. Power-authority of a government to carry out the law. Resources-items such as wood, metal and oil that can be used to make finished products. Micro Concepts Imperialism-system of government that has a larger more powerful country taking over weaker smaller countries. Nationalism-extreme pride and feeling of patriotism for one’s country. Economic Markets-places where goods such as natural resources and finished products are bought and sold. Social Darwinism-belief that wealthy people have their status because of their hard work, intelligence, education. Poor are that way because of poor work ethic and laziness. Yellow Journalism-type of newspaper reporting that exaggerates and sensationalizes world events.

    3. Seward’s Folly In 1867 [2 years after the end of the U.S. Civil War] Secretary of State William Seward was able to get the U.S. Senate to agree to a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska for $.02 per acre [totaling $7.2 million]. The U.S. increased its size by about 20%. Eventually massive oil deposits were discovered which the U.S. still uses today. A major result of this acquisition was that it wetted the appetite [influenced] of the United States to become imperialist.

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