Chapter 9 Reflection – Becoming a World Power

By: Gabriel Hernandez

                This chapter portrays how the United States became one of the most influential countries around the world. Thanks to the economic and industrial advances that took place in the country throughout history, America has become a worldwide figure of authority. In the period between 1890 through 1913, America had an imperialist point of view since they desired to obtain land abroad. Their unquenchable thirst for land never ceased causing them to intimidate other countries since they posed a threat having a powerful military force.

                Theodore Roosevelt is an exponential figure in this chapter. One of his major accomplishments as a president was the construction of the Panama Canal. He is considered one of the greatest presidents of the United States since he achieved what some could only imagine being the youngest president to ever take control. Thanks to Teddy Roosevelt, countries such as Panama gained independence from their former “colonies”. However, the United States since that epoch has become the “world cop” because of convenience and mere political purposes.