Скачать или смотреть From Independence to Empire: How America Built Its Colonial Legacy

Step back in time and explore how the United States — once a colony itself — became a global power.
This documentary dives deep into America’s path from independence to empire, uncovering how territories like the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam came under U.S. control.

Learn how wars, diplomacy, and ambition shaped lives across the Pacific and the Caribbean — from the Philippine–American War to the cultural legacies that still endure today.

📜 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Manifest Destiny and Expansion
07:00 The Spanish–American War
15:00 The Philippines – A Nation in Conflict
25:00 Puerto Rico – Citizenship Without Full Rights
35:00 Guam and the Pacific Islands
45:00 The Human Cost of Empire
55:00 Legacy and Lessons from the Past

🎥 Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone interested in understanding how empire and identity shaped the modern world.

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