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American Imperialism and Global Expansion (1890–1914)

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-NY-SS

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Goal

Analyze the strategic, economic, and ideological motivations behind U.S. overseas expansion, the Spanish-American War, and early 20th-century foreign policy in Asia and Latin America.

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Learning standards covered

us-ny11.6aNew York Social Studies Standards · 10th Grade

In the late 1800s, various strategic and economic factors led to a greater focus on foreign affairs and debates over the United States’ role in the world.