USA HISTORY

Identify which motivation for American imperialism this is an example of:Japan expanded their naval presence in the Pacific.

(A) Economic Interests

(B) ** Military Interests

(C) Belief in Cultural Superiority

Concept note-1: -Both a desire for new markets for its industrial products and a belief in the racial and cultural superiority of Americans motivated the United States’ imperial mission.

Concept note-2: -The West demands trade with Japan This was the era when all Western powers were seeking to open new markets for their manufactured goods abroad, as well as new countries to supply raw materials for industry.

Concept note-3: -Three factors fueled American imperialism: desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, and a belief in the superiority of American culture. Admiral Alfred T. Mahan of the U.S. Navy supported growing American naval power so the U.S. could compete with other nations.

Concept note-4: -On July 8, 1853, American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.