After more than one hundred years of isolationism, at the end of the nineteenth century the United States became an imperial power.
Why did they call people backwards when the constitution says all men are created equal • (25 votes) We now all apply this to all people, but at the time, the prevailing mode of thought on the subject was "all men like us are created equally". (23 votes) What is the puck thing? The puck image? I don't understand what is it? Is it America taking over most of the power? • (9 votes) Do you mean the magazine? The Puck Magazine just had an image that represented the American people beginning to move forward as an imperialistic nation. The woman in the image was a representation of the state of Columbia, who at the time, people thought was a symbol of the United States. The hat (with the words "world power") was America "trying on" the idea of taking control of other nations and seeing if they liked it. Would it be correct to assume, that the "white man's burden" mindset is similar to the mindsets seen with Native Americans in the 1700's with missions and rehabilitation to convert them to Christianity? • (10 votes) Yes, it's very similar. This idea was based on a Rudyard Kipling poem called "The White Man's Burden," and encompassed the idea that this article talked about. The missionaries did the same thing when they came to North America, believing that they were obligated to save the "savage" natives with their religion. (6 votes) how has the gilded age benefited our modern society? • (6 votes) The abuses of that era, which included political corruption and a wide divide between the VERY rich and the rest of the population, in coordination with a system in which government regulation was weak, led to terrible conditions. Now, 130 years later, as we face another such condition in America, we can learn from what went wrong then so as not to repeat the mistakes. In that way, the gilded age can benefit our current era. (7 votes) what is another name for empire • (4 votes) Some other words that would be similar to empire are: kingdom, realm, domain, territory, province, commonwealth, federation, confederation, power, world power, or superpower (7 votes) So did the Spanish-American war kind of cut it for the United States, making them anti-social and want to cut all ties with people so they didn't have to worry about dependence, or to depend on others sort of speak? • (6 votes) I feel like it's the opposite actually. Previously, we had been closed off from other countries and now they were more willing to expand and contribute to the world economy. This was also after the Industrial Revolution which allowed for quicker ways to transport cargo. That is why this time period we were "imperializing" much like the British and other European powers had done. (3 votes) Unied states shoulnt became empire becuase emperrors new groove was a reely good modie and doesn't need to have became bigger • (6 votes) why did the us became an imperial power in the 1890s? • (5 votes) After the Spanish-American War (Apr 21, 1898 – Aug 13, 1898) The U.S was left with the islands of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. The U.S figured that if they were to leave these territories to themselves they'd plunge into Anarchy so they imposed themselves on the territories economically and politically. (3 votes) Why did they burn people • (5 votes) To die from fire is a scary thing. When oppressive governments or other power structures use burning as a way of execution, they are terrorizing everyone, by saying, "Obey us or this could happen to you." It is a scare tactic. (3 votes) In my opinion, American people lent support for the concept of "Imperialism" due to the superpower. Once the U.S came to imperial empire, it would gain a lot of benefits for the country as a whole, especially, the economy. Well, the term "colonialism" is basically different from the term" Manifest destiny". The U.S have maintained an isolationist policy toward the world almost two decades. • (4 votes)Want to join the conversation?
Greetings, I'm here as an expert with a deep understanding of the historical context surrounding the United States' shift from isolationism to imperialism in the late 19th century. My expertise is grounded in historical evidence and a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts discussed in the conversation.
The conversation revolves around various aspects of this historical transition, and I'll address each concept to shed light on the dynamics of the time:
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Imperialism and Isolationism:
- The initial comment reflects on the shift from isolationism to imperialism, questioning why people were labeled as "backward" despite the constitutional assertion of equality. Another comment mentions the prevailing thought that all men like "us" are created equally, reflecting the mindset of the time.
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Puck Magazine and Symbolism:
- A user inquires about the meaning of the "puck thing" and its connection to America's acquisition of power. Another user clarifies that Puck Magazine depicted the American people moving forward as an imperialistic nation, using symbolism like the woman representing Columbia and a hat with the words "world power."
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White Man's Burden:
- A query draws parallels between the "white man's burden" mindset and the approach towards Native Americans in the 1700s. The response connects this concept to a Rudyard Kipling poem and mentions how missionaries had a similar mindset during the North American missions.
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Gilded Age and Modern Society:
- A user raises a question about how the Gilded Age benefited modern society. The response highlights the abuses of the era, including political corruption and wealth disparity, emphasizing the importance of learning from those mistakes to avoid repeating them.
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Alternative Terms for Empire:
- A user seeks another term for "empire," and responses provide alternative words such as kingdom, realm, domain, territory, and more.
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Spanish-American War and Imperialism:
- A user wonders if the Spanish-American War made the U.S. anti-social. Another user counters, suggesting that the U.S. became more open after the Industrial Revolution, imperializing much like European powers.
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U.S. Imperialism in the 1890s:
- Several users question why the U.S. became an imperial power in the 1890s. One response attributes it to the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, where the U.S. acquired territories and felt the need to impose economic and political control to prevent anarchy.
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Burning of People:
- A user raises a question about why people were burned, and another user explains that burning as an execution method serves as a scare tactic by oppressive governments or power structures.
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American Support for Imperialism:
- A user expresses the opinion that American support for imperialism was driven by the idea of becoming a superpower, leading to economic benefits. The distinction between "colonialism" and "Manifest Destiny" is also mentioned.
These concepts collectively contribute to a nuanced understanding of the historical, political, and cultural factors that shaped the United States' transition from isolationism to imperialism in the late 19th century. If you have any specific questions or need further elaboration on any topic, feel free to ask.
