1. Critical Thinking Question
Imperialism is defined as stronger nations trying to exert control over weaker nations.
Your question is . . .
Is it morally right or wrong for stronger nations to exert control and influence over weaker nations? Why or Why not?

2. Imperialism
Unit 4

3. Imperialism
Stronger nations trying to exert control over weaker nations

4. Critical Thinking Question
Think of an example of American Imperialism? Historical or Today? Explain why you think the event you picked is “imperialism.”

5. European Imperialism

6. European Imperialism
“The Sun never sets on the British Empire” – What does this mean?

8. Asian Imperialism
Japan starts expanding its control in the Pacific (ie China)

9. American Imperialism Manifest Destiny
3 Factors that fuel American Imperialism
Economic competition
American economy based on American consumption
Political / Military competition
a new navy –
Alred T. Mahan 
Belief in “White” superiority
Social Darwinism
US takes Hawaii
Queen is disposed
President William McKinley annexed Hawaii

10. Critical Thinking Question
Have you heard of the story about Hawaii before?
IF NOT, why do you think you have never learned this before?
IF So, where did you hear it and what are your thoughts on it?