Have you ever wondered what time in history U.S. President Donald Trump is referring to when he says, “Make America Great Again”? 🇺🇸 Let’s dive into the past and find out!
President Trump looks up to William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States. McKinley led the country over 100 years ago, during a time when people traveled by steam trains and goods were shipped on sailing ships! 🚂⛵️
Under McKinley’s leadership, the United States grew bigger. After winning the Spanish-American War, the U.S. gained new territories like the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Hawaii, and what we now call American Samoa. 🌎 This was a period of U.S. expansion, which means the country was growing in size and influence.
McKinley also believed in high tariffs on imports. But what does that mean? A tariff is like a tax on things brought into the country from other places. By making imported goods more expensive, McKinley wanted to protect American businesses and workers. 🛒💼
So, when President Trump talks about making America great again, he’s thinking about the time of President McKinley, when the country was growing and protecting its own industries. Interesting, right? 🤔
History can teach us a lot about today! What do you think about these connections between the past and now?
Reference(s):
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