Question

lesson 1
imperialism and america
key terms and people
queen liliuokalani the hawaiian queen who was forced out of power by a revolution started by american business interests
imperialism the practice of stronger countries extending economic, political, and military control over weaker countries
alfred t. mahan american imperialist and admiral who urged the united states to build up its navy and take colonies overseas
william seward secretary of state under presidents lincoln and johnson
pearl harbor port in hawaii where the united states built a naval base
sanford b. dole american businessman who headed the new government of hawaii after the queen was overthrown
before you read
in the last lesson you read about the woodrow wilson administration. in this lesson you will learn how economic activity led to political and military involvement overseas.
as you read
use a diagram to take notes on the causes of u.s. imperialism.
american expansionism
why did americans support imperialism?
in 1893 queen liliuokalani of hawaii gave up her throne. hawaii was about to be taken over by the united states.
by the 1880s many american leaders thought the united states should establish colonies overseas. this idea was called imperialism—the policy in which stronger nations extend economic, political, or military control over weaker territories. european countries had competed for territory all over the world. most americans gradually accepted the idea of overseas expansion.
three factors fueled american imperialism: desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, and a belief in the superiority of american culture.
admiral alfred t. mahan of the u.s. navy supported growing american naval power so the united states could compete with other nations. the united states built such modern battleships as the maine and the oregon. the new ships made the united states the world’s largest naval power.
by the late 1800s technology had changed american farms and factories. they produced more than americans could consume. so the united states needed foreign trade. american businesses needed markets for their products and raw materials for their factories.
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Explanation:

The content is about American imperialism, including historical events, key figures, and the causes of U.S. imperialism. This falls under the subfield of History in Social Science as it deals with historical analysis of American expansion and imperialist policies.

Answer:

History (under Social Science)