ImperialismImperialismChapter 18

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1.1. What role does the United States play What role does the United States play in the world?in the world?

2.2. Does the U.S. have a duty to fight for Does the U.S. have a duty to fight for freedom in other countries?freedom in other countries?

• If yes, at what point does fighting become If yes, at what point does fighting become necessary?necessary?

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War in Iraq (2003)• Why did we go in?Why did we go in?• What are our intentions?What are our intentions?• Should we stay/go?Should we stay/go?

North Korea “Satellite” Launch• Why are we concerned?Why are we concerned?• What CAN we do?What CAN we do?• What SHOULD we do and why?What SHOULD we do and why?

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Definition of Definition of imperialismimperialism::Policy in which stronger nations extend control Policy in which stronger nations extend control

over weaker ones and impose– over weaker ones and impose– • LawsLaws• CultureCulture• EconomyEconomy

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Lands of Interest to the United States:

• Hawaii

Status:

ACQUIRED

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Lands of Interest to the United States:

• Cuba

Status:

INDEPENDENT

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Lands of Interest to the United States:

• Panama

Status:

ACQUIRED

CANAL

Panama

Florida

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Lands of Interest to the United States:

• Philippines

Status:

ACQUIRED

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Lands of Interest to the United States:

• Puerto Rico

Status:

ACQUIRED

(COMMONWEALTH)

PuertoRico

Florida