Reference no: EM133491351

Think about the factors that contributed to American Imperialism and America's expanding role in the world. Consider the importance of the expansion of the Navy, the technological advancements, the need for markets and raw materials brought on by the Industrial Revolution, and the experience of the people in Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Panama, when these places were brought under American control. Consider the impact of the Spanish American War, the annexation of Hawaii, and the American-Philippine War during the presidency of William McKinley. Take the time to notice President Theodore Roosevelt's role in promoting American Imperialism, specifically the Roosevelt Corollary and the acquisition of the Panama Canal. Write an initial post that addresses the following prompts:

1. Choose one of the following places:

Puerto Rico

2. Explain the reasoning and ideals (such as Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism, and Social Darwinism) that U.S. leaders gave for intervening.

3. Explain the economic and strategic motives behind U.S. intervention in your chosen place.

4. Explain the ways that the United States exerted its influence.

5. Examine the impact of U.S. control over your chosen place on both the United States, as well as on the local inhabitants.

6. In what ways has the history of U.S. imperialism impacted events in our own present-day.