Imperialism Video Lesson

What is going through your mind as you recall all that you have learned about Colonization, the constitution, Presidents, Industrialization, wars, and the Progressive Era?

Why do think America desired to expanded beyond its borders?

• To promote international tourism
• To create a global entertainment industry
• Economic opportunities, Manifest Destiny, military strategy, and spreading democracy.

What are your thought? Why do you think America wanted to expand its borders?

Give it a guess. What do you think Imperialism is?

What is imperialism?

• A method of promoting trade agreements between countries.
• The process of forming alliances to prevent wars.
• Imperialism is the practice of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.