Essay 2: American Imperialism 15% of final grade Module 2 showcases American imperialism at the turn of the century. American intervention in the developing world attracted both supporters and detractors. Many Americans favored overseas expansion for the purpose of exporting American culture and maximizing business opportunities. Other Americans, especially those in the American Anti-Imperialist League, […]

Japan and China- Recent historical developments. Historical developments in Japan: In 2018, Shinzo Abe was re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history. In 2019, Japan hosted the Rugby World Cup, which was the first time the country had ever hosted the event. In 2020, the Tokyo Olympics […]

Why Did the Gilded Age End? The Gilded Age began at the conclusion of the Civil War. Robber barons amassed fortunes in unregulated industries such as oil and steel as railroads raced to connect the country. In a novel satirizing the corruption that lay behind America’s new prosperity, Mark Twain coined the term “Gilded Age.” […]