Imperialism: Resources

And for those with a serious Bryan problem, go check out this great explanation of the Free Silver Debate.

What better way to learn about William Jennings Bryan then from the Bryan College named after Bryan himself? And who said there's no such thing as too much William Jennings Bryan?

This video will show you all the ways that George Dewey wasn't the only guy sporting a mean handlebar moustache. Plus, that the story of American empire can be a little complicated.

If you were thinking about going to Hawaii for your next perfect vacation, let us ruin your chances at having fun and relaxation. Watch this video on how the U.S. annexed Hawaii in the name of empire.

FYI we're just joking about ruining your vacation. You should go. It's beautiful.

If being accused of having "no more a backbone than a chocolate eclair" wasn't bad enough, McKinley spent this interview chickening out of his entire decision to go to war with the Filipinos.

Manly men, soft rabbits, and exploding ships. What else do you need to know about American imperialism?

He's definitely on the anti-imperialism side of the debate, but like William Jennings Bryan Howard Zinn was another important critic of the U.S.'s imperial history. Actually, he was faaaarrr more critical.

The technology was brand-spanking new, but here's some of the first wartime video coverage ever filmed. It was this kind of stuff that made Edison famous.

Sure this site contains audio for only the closing lines, but considering the fact that most households didn't have electricity in 1900, this ain't so bad.

If you don't think this is racist, then we need to talk…

It's hard to disagree with someone when they're threatening to beat you with a giant club. This probably was not the most peaceful presidential policy in American history.

Nearly every American imperial exploit is represented here—and so is nearly every bigoted, authoritative, and condescending assumption about empire. This isn't America at its classiest, folks.