Chapter 4 By the turn of the 20th century, the U.S. had emerged as a major economic world power with the growing need to export its agricultural and industrial production and to invest its surplus capital in other countries. American power was mostly expressed in th e form of informal empire as opposed to the territorial empires of Britain, France, and other European powers at the time. The U.S. used its economic and growing military power to shape political and economic outcomes in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean region, but did take direct control of territories like Hawaii and the Philippines through armed intervention as well. A political debate over imperialism erupted among political and intellectual leaders that called into question the nature of American democracy. At the same time, huge numbers of immigrants flooded into the U.S., redefining American culture and reinforcing the international character of American society in the 20th century. 1. Post an open-ended question and description that will engage your fellow students and encourage genuine, robust, and meaningful responses that will build upon your ideas and enrich the discussion. Try to connect the historical topic to issues, events, ideas, and/or challenges that our society faces today. Your description should be about 100-150 words and should elaborate various aspects the historical topic and present-day topics and include sub-questions that clarify and extend the main question. 2. Respond to at least two other students’ questions. Student 1 Jennifer The 1920s saw rapid and significant economic expansion. It is the first decade that is genuinely modern, and significant economic advancements occur during that time. Since I can remember, the United States has a history of using force to influence political and economic developments in other nations. Is the economy even going to grow if they are using their military might? People in those nations are forced to come to the US in search of opportunities as the US attempts to impose its will on other nations. Similar to how, when we read in the news, Hondurans are traveling to Mexico in search of better opportunities, they never offer assistance before eventually crossing into the United States. MY question again is so it it fair ? Is it fair for the U.S. to better their economy even though when it comes to providing help to immigrant they do not offer help. How is this fair ? Student 2 (Ritchie) Another history lesson I learned that America was putting themselves first to be superior than other nations. While the Monroe Doctrine said European countries should stay out of Latin America, the Roosevelt Corollary took this further to say the United States had the right to exercise military force in Latin American countries to keep European countries out. America as well as implementing the Open Door act is trying to better there status and relation with other countries to help the U.S. have the upper hand in power and relations with others then other nations. Do you think it is right to take advantage of other nations to gain power or is it just seizing the moment in history to become more sustainable? less
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