a. Construction 1904-1914
v. Spanish-American War
1. US sympathizes with Cubans trying to break free from Spain
2. Few months US defeats Spain in Cuba and Philippines
3. US becomes world power
a. Given territories in Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines
b. Two military based on Cuba, plus right to intervene if in trouble
vi. United States global importance
1. Inspiring freedom – representative government and civil liberties
h. Overall impact of imperialism
i. Yes…pretty impressive – military expertise, technological mastery
1. Brought extreme wealth to Europe and America
ii. But…Inseparable from bloodshed, racial prejudice, slavery and violence
iii. Colonization and influence left deep political scars around globe – still recovering from
iv. European foreign policy more aggressive second half of century
1. Congress of Vienna fairly successful at keeping peace early on
2. But…nationalism put premium on......
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