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S4 E9: American Empire

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Apr 29, 2020
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INSIGHT

Defining Empire by Consent

  • Empire is governing people without their consent, not just intention or method.
  • US imperialism involves controlling others without their political voice or approval.
INSIGHT

Three Phases of American Empire

  • America built its empire in three phases: continental expansion, overseas colonialism, then globalist control.
  • Each phase involved controlling people and lands beyond US borders, often with racial and economic motives.
ANECDOTE

Philippine-American War's Impact

  • The US fought a brutal war annexing the Philippines, killing up to a million locals.
  • It remains an overlooked and long-lasting chapter of American imperialism.
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