The Birth of American Imperialism
The expansion of American influence in the Pacific and Caribbean.
Key Questions
- 1Did the United States betray its founding principles by annexing the Philippines?
- 2How did "Yellow Journalism" influence public support for the Spanish-American War?
- 3What was the significance of the Open Door Policy in China?
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