Episode 536: American Imperialism
From Western Civ by Adam Walsh
May 15, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 536
About this episode
This episode explores America's transformation from an agrarian society to a dominant global power between 1877 and 1912.
The period from 1877 to 1912 saw America transform from an agrarian, second-tier power, to one of the more dominant nations in the world. This is that story. SUPPORT THE SHOW
People in this episode
Host: Adam Walsh
Topics covered
- American Imperialism
- historical transformation
- dominant nations
- agrarian society
- 19th century history
Keywords
- American Imperialism
- history
- 1877 to 1912
- global power
- agrarian society
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Places: America
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