Dive into AP US History Period 7 (1890-1945) with this episode, starting with essential contextualization of the Gilded Age's legacy, urbanization, immigration, and America's shift toward global imperialism. Explore the debates surrounding imperialism, including its roots in a closing frontier and economic ambitions, setting the stage for progressive reforms, world wars, and massive societal changes. Perfect for AP exam prep, this covers key themes like reform vs. resistance and U.S. international engagement.

• Contextualizing Period 7: Gilded Age industrialization, urbanization, immigration waves
• Closing of the frontier and Frederick Jackson Turner's thesis
• America's outward turn: Imperialism in Cuba, Philippines, Hawaii
• Interconnected themes: Reform movements, world involvemen ...