☀️ D2 (MUST-DO): Case Study - U.S. Military Bases Around the World

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Check off the three countries that have the greatest number of U.S. military bases and troops in them.

There are currently 196 countries in the world. Look at how many countries have U.S. troops stationed in them. What % of countries today have U.S. troops stationed in them?

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99%

There are currently 196 countries in the world. Look at how many countries have U.S. military bases in them. What % of countries today have U.S. military bases in them?

1%

10%

40%

80%

Consider the following definition of "empire" and explain how this map relates to the idea of the U.S. being an "empire": An empire is a political unit where a core state expands its territory and influence to rule over other people and places.

Look at the map one more time and make three different observations about the U.S. military presence around the world. You can start each observation with the following phrase: "I notice that..."

Think about the idea of having U.S. military bases all around the world. List one reason why this might be a good idea and one reason why this might be a bad idea.

Check off the three countries that have the greatest number of U.S. military bases and troops in them.

South Korea

Iraq

Canada

Japan

Britain

Germany

China

Australia

There are currently 196 countries in the world. Look at how many countries have U.S. troops stationed in them. What % of countries today have U.S. troops stationed in them?

10%

50%

80%

99%

There are currently 196 countries in the world. Look at how many countries have U.S. military bases in them. What % of countries today have U.S. military bases in them?

1%

10%

40%

80%