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Critical Thinking Question

Critical Thinking Question. Imperialism is defined as stronger nations trying to exert control over weaker nations. Your question is . . . Is it morally right or wrong for stronger nations to exert control and influence over weaker nations? Why or Why not?. Imperialism. Unit 4. Imperialism.

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Critical Thinking Question

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  1. Critical Thinking Question • Imperialism is defined as stronger nations trying to exert control over weaker nations. • Your question is . . . • Is it morally right or wrong for stronger nations to exert control and influence over weaker nations? Why or Why not?

  2. Imperialism Unit 4

  3. Imperialism • Stronger nations trying to exert control over weaker nations

  4. Critical Thinking Question • Think of an example of American Imperialism? Historical or Today? Explain why you think the event you picked is “imperialism.”

  5. European Imperialism

  6. European Imperialism • “The Sun never sets on the British Empire” – What does this mean?

  7. Asian Imperialism • Japan starts expanding its control in the Pacific (ie China)

  8. American Imperialism • Manifest Destiny • 3 Factors that fuel American Imperialism • Economic competition • American economy based on American consumption • Political / Military competition • a new navy – Alred T. Mahan  • Belief in “White” superiority • Social Darwinism • US takes Hawaii • Queen is disposed • President William McKinley annexed Hawaii

  9. Critical Thinking Question • Have you heard of the story about Hawaii before? • IF NOT, why do you think you have never learned this before? • IF So, where did you hear it and what are your thoughts on it?

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