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The Legacy of American Empire
At the end of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, the expansion of the United States went way beyond the borders of the 50 states. At one point or another Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands were all under U.S. control. Some of these territories still are. We take a look at the history of America’s expansion during the Age of Imperialism.
Segments
U.S. Imperialism Through Film  
Worldview film contributor Milos Stehlik explains how the US has tried to impose its values and ideals around the world via the Hollywood film industry.
The Legacy of American Empire: Guam  
Tina Delisle was born and raised in Guam.  She is a historian who has studied the relationship between U.S. Navy wives and the Chamorros in the early 1900's.
Comparing Colonial Empires  
Damon Salesa  is a professor at the University of Michigan's Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Program. 
The Legacy of American Empire: American Samoa  
Dan Aga is the writer and director of the documentary, “A History of American Samoa.” He was the Deputy Executive Director of American Samoa’s Future Political Status Study Commission.
Global Notes: Pinoy Rock  
Demetrio Maguigad is co-founder of the artist collective and Chicago pinoy band Bagwis. He also co-founded the social networking site Chicago Pinoy Music Scene.
Legacy of American Empire: The Status of Puerto Rico  
We continue our week long series, The Legacy of American Empire, with a look at Puerto Rico.
The Colonial Legacy in the Philippines  
Paul Kramer is Associate Professor of history at Vanderbilt University and the author of The Blood of Government: Race, Empire, the United States and the Philippines.
Quiz: Do You Know Your U.S. Colonial History?  
Worldview host Jerome McDonnell goes to Downtown Chicago to quiz people on what they know about our colonial past.
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