USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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The economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.

(A) Totalitarianism

(B) ** Imperialism

(C) Domino Polcy

(D) Expansionism

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples.

Concept note-2: -Economic nationalism influenced countries to develop their own industries and governments to invest directly in new businesses. Political nationalism caused the rise of stronger authoritative governments that protect the economy.

Concept note-3: -The consequences of economic imperialism on West Africa have included exploitative resource extraction, proxy and resource influenced civil wars, illegal trade in natural resources, mass poverty, and external migration of skilled workers necessary for national development.

Concept note-4: -Imperialism occurs when a stronger nation takes over or dominates a weaker nation or region. Larger, more powerful nations used political, economic, or military force to do this.