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definition of imperialism
3 reasons for imperialism
3 methods used by the us to acquire territory
4 places the us used imperialism
3 effects of imperialism
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Explanation:

1. Definition of Imperialism: A policy where a powerful nation extends its control over weaker territories, often through political, economic, or military means to gain resources, power, or influence.
2. 3 Reasons for Imperialism:

• Economic: To access new raw materials and markets for manufactured goods.
• Political/Military: To gain strategic military bases and expand national power and prestige.
• Ideological: The belief in cultural superiority (e.g., "White Man's Burden") justifying control over "less civilized" peoples.

1. 3 Methods Used by the US to Acquire Territory:

• Annexation: Formal incorporation of territory (e.g., Hawaii).
• Military Conquest: Using force to take control (e.g., Spanish-American War gains).
• Purchase: Buying territory from other nations (e.g., Alaska from Russia).

1. 4 Places the US Used Imperialism:

• Philippines: Gained after the Spanish-American War, with a prolonged occupation.
• Hawaii: Annexed in 1898 after US-backed overthrow of the monarchy.
• Puerto Rico: Seized from Spain in 1898, remains a US territory.
• Cuba: Controlled through the Platt Amendment after the Spanish-American War, allowing US intervention.

1. 3 Effects of Imperialism:

• For colonized peoples: Loss of self-governance, cultural erasure, and exploitation of resources.
• For the US: Increased global power, access to new trade markets, and growing international influence.
• Global tensions: Sparked competition between imperial powers and laid groundwork for future conflicts.

Answer:

Category	Details
3 Reasons for Imperialism	1. Economic: Access raw materials/markets<br>2. Political/Military: Gain strategic power/prestige<br>3. Ideological: Belief in cultural superiority
3 Methods Used by the US to Acquire Territory	1. Annexation (e.g., Hawaii)<br>2. Military Conquest (e.g., Spanish-American War)<br>3. Purchase (e.g., Alaska)
4 Places the US Used Imperialism	1. Philippines<br>2. Hawaii<br>3. Puerto Rico<br>4. Cuba
3 Effects of Imperialism	1. Colonized peoples: Loss of self-rule and exploitation<br>2. US: Increased global power and trade access<br>3. Global: Rising tensions between imperial powers