American Imperialism
(1872 – 1917)
Summary: International economic and military competition convinced the United States it must become a world power. In the late 1800´s, the United States increased its trade and military presences in East Asia and Latin America, and by the early 1900´s, it had created an American Empire.
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Imperialism
Protectorate
Alfred T. Mahan
Commodore Matthew Perry
Queen Liliuokalani
Yellow journalism
DeLome Letter
USS Maine
Rough Riders
Platt Amendment
Sphere of Influence
Open Door Policy
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Roosevelt Corollary
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