AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I
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using military force to solve conflicts
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the belief that strong countries should build strong empires
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an intense love for your country even if surrounding countries suffer
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friendship based on agreements to protect one another if attacked
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Detailed explanation-1: -Imperialism is an idea-a belief that a society has a right, and perhaps a duty, to conquer or dominate other places and rule or subjugate other people. But the word is also often used to describe things that actually happen because of these ideas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout history countries have wanted to control lands beyond their borders. The word imperialism refers to the practice of a country’s extending its political power, especially through the acquisition of conquered territory. Such a country and the lands it controls are called an empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -Imperialism is when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain. The goal of imperialism is to acquire resources, often through exploitation and force. Motives for imperialism include economic, cultural, political, moral, and exploratory control.
Detailed explanation-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. The period between the 18th and 20th centuries in European history is known as the Age of Imperialism.