American imperialism

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/american-imperialism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the diverse methodologies?Included military action, gunboat diplomacy, unequal treaties, economic penetration, and regime change
2. What is the core justifications?Economic interests, preventing European intervention (Monroe Doctrine), and maintaining global order
3. What does "American imperialism" mean?It means the United States expanding its political, economic, cultural, media, and military power beyond its own borders.
4. How did the U.S. use the navy to influence other countries?The U.S. used "gunboat diplomacy," using naval power to force other countries to agree to deals that helped American interests.

Settler Colonialism: A form of colonialism where settlers establish permanent societies, often displacing indigenous populations.
Hegemony: The dominance of one state or group over others, often through political, economic, or cultural means.
Neocolonialism: A modern form of indirect control where economic power and influence are used instead of direct military force.