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US Imperialism: Reasons, Impact, and Controversies

Explore the reasons behind US Imperialism, including the role of the industrial revolution and influential figures like Alfred Mahan. Examine the concept of the "White Man's Burden" and the motives behind the US invasion of Cuba. Analyze various sources to critically evaluate existing hypotheses.

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US Imperialism: Reasons, Impact, and Controversies

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  1. Warm-up 2/20/13 • What is imperialism? • What were the 5 main reasons for US Imperialism? • How did the industrial revolution help the US become • an imperial power? • 4. Who is Alfred Mahan? What did he advocate? • 5. What does Kipling refer to as the White Man’s • Burden?

  2. Why did the U.S. invade Cuba? 2/19/2013

  3. Explosion of the USS MaineHavana Harbor, 1898

  4. “Awake United States!” This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 15, 1898, and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898. Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry! And how proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation’s pride, without a stain! A wreck she lies, her sailors slain. By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain! Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!

  5. “Awake! United States!” discussion Which hypothesis does this source support?

  6. Final discussion questions • How do these sources contest any of the hypotheses? • Are any hypotheses more convincing to you now? • Do you think the U.S. invaded Cuba for humanitarian reasons? Why of why not? • Should we add any new hypotheses? Change or eliminate any existing hypotheses?

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