Stirrings of imperialism. Arguments for and against joining the imperial race. American interest in the Caribbean; determination to maintain hegemonic power in hemisphere. Spanish-American War and role of the press. “Glorious little war” in Cuba vs. experience in the Philippines. Territorial acquisitions.
The Unfinished Nation is an introduction to the significant events that shaped American history, divided into two parts of 26 programs each. Part I covers Early Colonization to Reconstruction (1877), and Part II spans Reconstruction (1865) to the Information Age. The programs features interviews with leading scholars and historians, locations of historic interest, and supporting materials that utilize, as appropriate, historic artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and archival footage to bring our history to life.
