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1 Crash Course. Not John Green style 
IMPERIALISM. Crash Course. Not John Green style 

2 Imperialism- the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories

3 Spanish-American War Cuba controlled by Spain in late 19th century
Cuba wishes to be free of Spanish rule Cuba revolts, Americans generally support- “Cuba Libre!” As battle ensues America gets caught in the middle when the U.S.S. Maine is blown up near Cuba Spanish accused (Spanish ambassador had recently called Prez McKinley “weak” for not getting involved) So we get involved. And win.


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