# Episode 536: American Imperialism

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Podcast: [Western Civ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/western-civ-780766)
Published: 2026-05-15T10:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3690

## Resource

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

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