11.6 USHG - Rise of American Imperialism
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In the late 1800s, U.S. foreign policy shifted toward imperialism primarily to
Gain access to overseas markets and resources
The idea that the U.S. had a duty to spread democracy and civilization was called
The White Man’s Burden
A key motive for American imperialism was
Expanding trade and acquiring overseas bases
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