Imperialism
by Aja Colon
1. Westward expansion
1.1. First imperialism he us did was taking over than land that was controlled by native americans.
1.1.1. Since 1607
1.1.1.1. Indian war- little bighorn, wounded knee.,
1.2. Native on reservations.
1.2.1. Homestead act
2. Spanish American War
2.1. US wins war, gains possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
2.2. Cuba wants independence from Spain.
2.2.1. Spain vs. America over Cuba.
3. Panama Canal
3.1. Get from Ocean to Ocean faster
3.2. French tired to build one, failed
3.2.1. US creates a revolution for panama, separates from Columbia.
3.2.1.1. Overcame many hardships to complete.
3.2.1.2. US builds 1903-1914.