1. In
Almost All Aliens
, Chapter 6, pp 224-230, the authors discuss how the United
States engaged in a debate in the late nineteenth century about whether or not it should
become an imperial power.
a. Which nations did the US seize in this period?
The US seized Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
b. List two pro-Imperialists (individual or groups) and two of the main arguments
they used to justify imperialism. (See the primary source set)
The economies of France and Great Britain started an economic revival. Great Britain
developed as a global industrial power during the Victorian era (1837–1901),
contributing more than 25% of the world's commercial produced goods. Napoleon
invested heavily in business and substantial endeavors including constructing railroads,
which contributed to the prosperity of France.
c. List two anti-imperialists (individual or groups) and two of the main arguments
they used to oppose US imperialsim. (See the primary source set)
Aside from the sovereign nations of Ethiopia and Liberia, all of the African continent was
divided by European powers. Liberia was established by freed American slaves, and it
became a republic in 1847. Invasion by the Italians was defeated in 1896 by already
independent Ethiopia. After that, Germany took control in eastern and southern Africa
and Italy seized control of Libya, Italian Somaliland, and Eritrea, the northernmost
province of Ethiopia, bordering the Red Sea.
2. Why does the movement to restrict immigration gain traction in the first two decades
of the twentieth century? And, what is the Johnson-Reed Act? (See pages 249-254)
This was due to the fear that new immigrants would endanger national security by
bringing diverse ideologies. Furthermore, The Johnson-Reed Act served as a basis for
limiting the amount of immigrants who were permitted entry into the United States.
3. Watch the film assigned this week and describe the outcome of the Ozawa case.
Why is this case significant to the concept of "cementing hierachy"?
This case is important to the concept of "cementing hierachy" because it reiterated the
significance of race in determining whether immigrants were eligible to become citizens.
