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American Imperialism and the Emergence of a World Power

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-NJ-SS

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Analyze the economic, geographic, and ideological drivers behind late 19th-century American foreign policy and overseas territorial expansion.

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us-nj6.1.12.HistoryCC.6.bNew Jersey Social Studies Standards · 6th Grade

Compare and contrast the foreign policies of American presidents during this time period and analyze how these presidents contributed to the United States becoming a world power.