The U.S. extended its power over other lands during the Age of Imperialism.
Imperialism was generally a good thing for indigenous societies and cultures.
Imperialism has essentially existed for as long as human societies have existed.
Countries usualy rely on their military forces to help them take over other countries.
Which continent was almost completely taken over by European imperialists in the late 1800s?
One of the main reasons why Europeans and Americans began to imperialize in the late-1800s was because of the Industrial Revolution.
Many Europeans and Americans believed that their culture was superior to other "backwards" nations around the world.
Which war broke out in 1914, partly due to imperialist competition between different countries?
Check off all of the following locations that were taken over by the U.S. in the late 1800s.
Hawaii was its own kingdom with its own government before the U.S. took it over.
Why did many Americans originally go to Hawaii?
The U.S. encouraged the indigenous Hawaiians to keep their native culture even after the U.S. took it over.
The U.S. eventually apologized for the cruel way that it took over Hawaii.
Who controlled the Philippines before the U.S. took it over?
Although the Filipino people did not want to be ruled by Europeans, they welcomed American rule.
Why did the Americans publicly claim they were fighting in the Philippines?
European leaders had been setting up trading posts in Africa for hundreds of years before they finally colonized Africa.
Check off all of the following reasons why Europeans conquered Africa in the late-1800s.
About 90% of Africa was colonized by Europeans in the late 1800s.
How many African leaders were invited to the conference that divided up Africa in the last 1800s?
King Leopold of Belgium was the only European leader who did not take advantage of African workers and kill men, women, and children when taking over African lands.