Political philosophy
Fascism
Imperialism
Imperialism 1890-1901 Origins: Political Peer Pressure ??European nations were all engaging in acquiring spheres of influence Economic ? 1st and 2nd Industrial Revolution ??over surplus of goods [Political or Military] Captain Alfred Mahan (supports imperialism and a strong navy) ???Good for the US to expand overseas, however you have the obligation to protect those countries?? something like that XD Josiah Strong?s book Our Country ? Its possible future and its present crises, talked about Anglo-Saxon superiority and the need to spread our religion and other values to the backwards people? Cases: Alaska (1867) ??sec. of state William Seward wants to buy Alaska?[economic motive] for the US (heard there was oil) Spanish American War 1898 ? [economic motive]
Imperialism
traditions and encounters chapter- chapter 33 building of global empires
Foundations of empire Motives of imperialism Modern imperialism Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands Domination achieved through trade, investment, and business activities Two types of modern colonialism Colonies ruled and populated by migrants Colonies controlled by imperial powers without significant settlement Economic motives of imperialism European merchants and entrepreneurs made personal fortunes Overseas expansion for raw materials: rubber, tin, copper, petroleum Colonies were potential markets for industrial products Political motives Strategic purpose: harbors and supply stations for industrial nations Overseas expansion used to defuse internal tensions Cultural justifications of imperialism
Federalist Era
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Venn Diagram comparing English Monarchy to French Monarchy
English Monarchy *Had strong centralized government. * The ?Magna Carta? controlled the power of the king. * Uniform justice system, judges traveled enforcing King?s law. * Had a central treasury department. * Parliament had 2 houses: House of lords and commons. Similarities French Monarchy *Both European * Less centralized government Monarchies. c ompared to England. *Both had kings * Philip II had a semi as chief political figure. p ermanent royal army. *Both had power struggles * Louis IX had a dominant b etween kings, nobles, royal courts . and clergy. * Single currency system. *Both Monarchies Philip the Fair taxed clergy. had a form of *
Jacksonian Era
Callie Johnson Period 1 APUSH 11/21/10 Freedom's Ferment: The Age of Jackson
Jeffersonian Democracy vs. Jacksonian Democracy
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Essay on Why a Republic is Best
Juan Aquino Friday, June 11, 2010 Period 3 & 4 Man?s constant need to seek fulfillment makes a republic the best form of government because it stresses the individual over society and promotes political equality. Man?s need to be fulfilled is evident through his greed, cruelty, and good works. First, his necessity to fulfill himself, or feel satisfied, is proven through his greed.
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