University of Phoenix Material Team A Catherine Reyes Adela Hernandez Jaime Torres Nancy Mendez Abraham Rodriguez John Ponce de Leon Erika Marrufo American Imperialism Part 1 Complete the chart by identifying the following: • Identify the countries or areas where the United States engaged in imperialistic actions during the period from about 1870 to 1914. • Discuss why each area was important to American empire building (political‚ economic‚ and social). • Explain America’s
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In letter 17‚ Screwtape discussed the impact on food to one of Glubose’s subjects. He describes this individual as an old women who ate anything she desired. For example‚ Screwtape explained how the women would send back her food in a rude way to the waiters because her food wasn’t exactly what she desired. This symbolism‚ to me‚ was expressed by Lewis how materialistic objects can influence our personality. Through the quote‚ "’properly’ conceals an insatiable demand for exact"‚ Lewis wanted to
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in the 1800s‚ imperialism was also practiced in the Middle East. The prime attraction for most European nations was the presence of vast oil fields. The machinery produced as a result of the Industrial Revolution required oil to keep numerous moving parts lubricated. As the internal combustion engine became more popular around 1900‚ oil was also needed as a fuel. Strategic Location Strategy also played a major role in the European conquest of the Middle East through imperialism. Two areas that
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The Melanesians and the Polynesians were first to settle in Fiji. Supposedly‚ the Fijian legend who went by Chief Lutunasobasoba led his people across the Pacific from Asia. These two diverse groups of people had established an improved society for this time period. Thousands of years later many famous explorers sailed past the island of Fiji‚ but never set foot on the island. The first European to encounter the island was Abel Tasman in 1643‚ which was by accident. Over a hundred years later British
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There was once a time in Japan called the Edo period (1603-1868‚ ending when Tokugawa Yoshinobu resigned) - this was a period where Japan was ruled under the Tokugawa Shogunates‚ a feudal military government. Japan had a stable population‚ and a popular enjoyment of art and culture. However‚ they had an uncompromising policy prohibiting any foreign contact‚ ultimately making it completely isolated from the western world. There was also a strict social order‚ where everyone knew their status. Emperors
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I don’t believe that there is too much wrong with their language policy though. With the nation accepting Swahili and English as their official languages‚ there are many indigenous languages which are reducing rapidly since it is not common practice to use the language openly. Even though there will be possible language death‚ I don’t feel as though it’ll impact this country. Democratic Republic of the Congo Demographics In 2014 the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was approximately
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England learned a lot about its colonization of Ireland. David B. Quinn‚ also known as D.B.Q.‚ has explored the connections between Ireland and the new world in two of his books; Raleigh and the British Empire and The Elizabethans and the Irish. In his books D.B.Q. discussed how the English conceived negative connotations towards the Irish population and how they dealt with it. At some points the English sought to convey their better ways‚ and to convert the Irishman into Englishman. At other times
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Which film deals with colonization? In fact‚ this is one of the highest grossing movies of all time. James Cameron’s 2009 film Avatar serves as a great example‚ with many instances of events representing the notion of colonization. Avatar takes place in the year 2154 on an alien planet called Pandora. Humans on Earth have depleted their natural resources severely‚ which forces a private company called the Resources Development Administration to mine for minerals in Pandora. The inhabitants of Pandora
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Uganda is a small country found around the central part of Africa. Uganda used to be populated by several Bantu-speaking tribes. The Bantu-speaking tribes include the Baganda from the central region and‚ the Batooro‚ Banyoro‚ Bamba‚ and Batwa from the western region‚ plus the Basoga‚ Bagwere from the eastern region. There are Bateso‚ Sebi‚ Pokot and Tepeth from the northeastern area‚ and the Nilotics who include the Acholi‚ Alur‚ Langi‚ Lugbara‚ Madi‚ Kakwa in the north. The Lendus from Zaire are
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The European’s excuses for imperialism were very different that their motives. What they said they were going to do in these countries would have helped the countries‚ by providing them with technological advantages. They told people that they were going to help civilize the people in the countries and that they were doing the right thing. However‚ this rarely happened and the result of imperialism hurt the colony. In some instances‚ they Europeans actually did bring new technology to the civilizations
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