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American
Imperialism and
Colonialism
Imperialism:
Colony:
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1. Why does Josiah Strong claim that the United States is
the greatest civilization on Earth?
Your task is to examine the globe and determine the three areas
most suitable for colonial expansion. In the process, you will
be considering the goals of the United States, the ease with
which the territory can be acquired, and how to get there.
The list below indicates the three areas that are most suitable
for American colonization based on our strategic goals and
their availability.
Colonies
further
the cause
of
Anglo-
Saxons
Colonies
can be
easily
attained
Colonies
are easy
to get to
Colonies
possess
natural
resources
to help
the U.S.
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
CUBA: Island nation just off the coast of the United States
(roughly 90 miles). Features rich deposits of natural
resources; sugar, bananas, other huge cash crops, salt, iron,
and nickel. Nation is currently a mix of Roman Catholic and
(some) indigenous languages. Government is very unstable and
not very united.