Rough Riders: Teddy Roosevelt Advocates for Imperialism
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American History → Presidents → Teddy Roosevelt
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History → American History → Imperialism
Teddy Roosevelt gives a speech in favor of imperialism at the U.S. Naval War college. He expresses the importance of being prepared for war and showing that the United States is desirous of battle.
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What does Roosevelt mean when he says "the time has arrived for this great nation of ours to step out on the world stage"?
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Why does Roosevelt say that the U.S. is "desirous of battle" if need be?
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studiesexplain the significance of the following years as turning points: 1898 (Spanish-American War), 1914...
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social StudiesThe student understands the emergence of the United States as a world power between 1898 and 1920. T...
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studiesevaluate American expansionism, including acquisitions such as Guam, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Pu...
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studiesidentify the major political, economic, and social motivations that influenced European imperialism
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studiesexplain the major characteristics and impact of European imperialism
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