America's Age of Imperialism

Prepare: Read Chapters 4 and 6 of thetextbook and watch To Conquer or Redeem.Reflect: As you learn about AmericanImperialism, think about the factors that contributed to it. Consider theimportance of the expansion of the Navy, the technological advancements, and theneed for markets brought on by the Industrial Revolution. Think also about theidea of Manifest Destiny. It is often connected to the settlement anddevelopment of the American West, but how was it also connected to AmericanImperialism? Take the time to notice President Theodore Roosevelt’s role inpromoting American Imperialism and the factors contributing to America’sexpanding role in the world.Write: Refer to your textbook and the film. Thoroughlyaddress the following points:Explain Manifest Destiny and American exceptionalism.How were these ideas applied to U.S. foreign policy at the turn of the 20thcentury?What do you see as the positives and negatives of American Imperialism?Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Provide specificexamples to support your points. Be sure to quote or paraphrase sources,according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, withoutplagiarizing.**To Conquer or Redeem: https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=51868&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref=**If needing Chapter 4 and 6, I can send it to you.