AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
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bring self-government to areas under United States control
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obtain overseas markets and naval bases
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defend against attacks by enemy nations
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spread democracy to Africa and Latin America
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Detailed explanation-1: -The reasons were Economic (new markets and resources), as well as Political (to spread democracy) and Cultural (to spread Christianity). The island of Hawaii was America’s first foray into Imperialism. Hawaii was ideally situated for a naval coaling station. American planters took the government over.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -American Imperialism In Cuba In The 1890’s Imperialism is the economic, and military influence into foreign territories to expand and protect American trade. The United States was trying to create an empire by emerging an imperialistic power in Cuba and the Philippines.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economic competition among industrial nations. Political and military competition, including the creation of a strong naval force. A belief in the racial and cultural superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon descent.