Civilizations 37a: Yankee Imperialism pt1 – the Robber Barons

At the end of the 19th century the US acquired a substantial overseas empire – Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, as well as imperialist relations all around the world. In this miniseries we look at this Yankee Imperialism, focusing on the Spanish-American War. But first, the post-Reconstruction domestic situation in the US … Continue reading "Civilizations 37a: Yankee Imperialism pt1 – the Robber Barons"