Explore the shift from isolation to imperial power in early 20th-century America.
This official record surveys how politics, business, and abroad policy moved the United States from a posture of self‑reliance to a global role.
Two vivid sections frame the era: the rise of large corporations and the public debates over imperial expansion. The text traces how economic upheaval and trust-based business reshaped industry, then follows the U.S. move into tropical territories and the contentious fight over sovereignty and self‑government.
- Learn how economic crises helped redefine competition and foster corporate consolidation.
- Understand the public debate over imperialism and the call for self‑determination.
- See how political leaders, lawmakers, and activists framed the nation’s place in the world.
- Grasp the tensions between constitutional ideals and expansionist policy in a turning era.
Ideal for readers of American history, political economy, and studies of imperialism, this edition offers a concise, documentary perspective on a pivotal chapter in U.S. policy and business life.