Group A 2/21 Presentation- Rohan Kumbkarni and Lily Castellano

How did the American empire shape global politics and international relations?

Were there any significant challenges or controversies associated with the American empire?

Why do you think tensions arose with other global powers as the United States expanded its influence?

What were the motivations behind America’s imperialistic actions?

What were the key events that led to the establishment of the American empire?

Why do you think that the United States annexed Puerto Rico and the Philippines as territories, not states?

Why did the United States go to war against Spain? Do you think the United States was looking for a reason to go to war?

Explain how American Imperialism had both positive and negative effect.

This country was independent originally, the US started trading with them and setting up plantations, eventually, the US overthrew the queen and took over. It eventually became a state even though most people who lived there didn't want to become a state.

• Florida

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

This country belonged to Spain. The United States fought the Spanish fleet there. The U.S. joined the rebels there to fight against Spain. These were the 1st battles of the Spanish-American War and the US took control of this country after.

• Thailand

• India

• Philippines

• Indonesia