Age of Imperialism (1 ene 1895 año – 1 ene 1920 año)

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US gains way more territory through Spanish American War. Also annex Hawaii and interfere in Latin America.

Rising debts to European and American bankers allowed for the inroads of modern life but destabilized much of the region. Bankers saw Latin America as an opportunity for investment. Lenders took advantage of the region's newly formed governments' need for cash and exacted punishing interest rates on massive loans, which were then sold off in pieces on the secondary bond market. American economic interests were now closely aligned with the region, prompting more intervention.

Women often accompanied their male relatives to new territories. Offered a range of opportunities for middle class white women. Became representatives of American business, missionaries, teachers, and medical professionals, artists and writers. Helped to spread the idea that imperialism was good. Were supposedly examples of American morality and superiority in the places they colonized. Many white women felt that they had a duty to spread the benefits of Christian civilization to those less fortunate than themselves. Was an extension of what already happened with natives. However, many opposed imperialism. Were a large part of the AIL ex Jane Addams. Black women played a large role too ex Ida B Wells.

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