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American Imperialism Course

What will I learn?

Join us in 'The American Imperialism Story' to explore how the U.S. spread its influence across the world. This course takes a deep dive into the history of the late 1800s, looking at the big events, especially the Spanish-American War. We'll uncover the reasons – economic, political, and cultural – behind this expansion and how it affected both the areas taken over and the U.S. itself. Plus, you'll sharpen your skills in things like showing information visually, writing clearly, doing research, and presenting your ideas, all tailored for those in the Humanities who want to understand global issues better.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate adhering to educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and organize the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Understand historical context: Get to grips with expansionism in the late 1800s.

Check out economic drivers: Figure out what fueled American imperialism.

Understand political ideas: Look into the reasons behind the expansion.

Communicate well: Create content that is easy to understand and interesting for different people.

Research like a pro: Learn how to organize historical information.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.