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How do you account for the shift in American policy from the expansionism of 1804-1855 to the imperialism of 1898-1908?
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One reason was the fact that there was no easy justification for further expansion. All of the disputed boundaries were settled, the US was at peace with Canada and although relations with Mexico was never good, expansion into Mexico did not seem attractive . In the later period, several European countries were establishing colonies and protectorates in Africa and Asia and the US had slowly become a world power. The US was not much interested in Africa but Cuba and the Caribbean islands were nearby and would be a threat to US security if they were controlled by hostile governments. The US certainly wanted control of any canal built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific. The US had also developed trading interests with Hawaii and with Asia and wanted access to ports in China and Japan.
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Why did American industrialists support imperialism?
More land = more industry. Industrialists benefited greatly from the expansionism that occurred by American imperialism.
Why were businessmen and farmers likely to support American expansionism at the end of the nineteenth century?
Businessmen and farmers stood a lot to gain from American expansionism. They would have more markets to sell products to.
How did Alfred Mahan influence American expansionism?
The importance of the navy in imperial expansion
What was us expansionism?
wanted more than anyone to build a canal through Panama.
Why did the American anti- imperialist league condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Why did American industrialists support imperialism?
More land = more industry. Industrialists benefited greatly from the expansionism that occurred by American imperialism.
Who were the proponents of American expansionism?
The Whigs were opposed to American expansionism. But the Democratic party was proponents of American expansionism to the western regions.
How did the Monroe doctrine and social Darwinism contribute to expansionism?
The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed that European powers should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere, allowing the US to expand its influence in the region. Social Darwinism provided a pseudo-scientific justification for imperialism by suggesting that certain nations were inherently superior and destined to rule over others, promoting expansionism under the guise of spreading civilization and progress.
Describe the sources and processes of American expansionism-both in the American west and into countries?
describe the sources and processes of American expansionism-both in the American west and into countries
What caused the british north American act?
American expansionism.
What was the major object of American expansionism in the Pacific?
Hawaii
Why did the American anti imperialism league condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Why were businessmen and farmers likely to support American expansionism at the end of the nineteenth century?
Businessmen and farmers stood a lot to gain from American expansionism. They would have more markets to sell products to.
Which word best fits Beveridge's views in his speech?
Imperialism: He supported American control of territories
Why did American anti imperalist league condemn imperialism?
the league argued that Imperialism went against American principles.
Why did the American Anti-Imperialist League condemn imperialism?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
How did Alfred Mahan influence American expansionism?
The importance of the navy in imperial expansion
