HIS 206 Week 2 DQ 2

  

Ashford 3: - Week 2 - Discussion 2

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

     

America's   Age of Imperialism

  

Prepare: Read Chapters 4 and 6 of the textbook and watch To Conquer or Redeem.

 

Reflect: As you learn about American Imperialism, think about the   factors that contributed to it. Consider the importance of the expansion of   the Navy, the technological advancements, and the need for markets brought on   by the Industrial Revolution. Think also about the idea of Manifest   Destiny. It is often connected to the settlement and development of the   American West, but how was it also connected to American Imperialism? Take   the time to notice President Theodore Roosevelt’s role in promoting American   Imperialism and the factors contributing to America’s expanding role in the   world.

 

Write: Refer to your textbook and the film. Thoroughly address   the following points:

• Explain Manifest Destiny        and American exceptionalism. 
• How were these ideas applied        to U.S. foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century? 
• What do you see as the        positives and negatives of American Imperialism? 

Your initial post should be at   least 250 words in length. Provide specific examples to support your points.   Your references and citations must be formatted according to APA style as   outlined by the Ashford Writing Center.

 

Respond to Peers: Respond in a substantive manner to at least two of your   classmates’ posts by Day 7. Each response should be at least 100 words.

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