MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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America’s New Immigration Policy
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Reasons for Overseas Expansion
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Causes of the Spanish American War
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Arguments Opposing Imperialism
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Detailed explanation-1: -They wanted to improve their reputation among other European countries. They wanted to increase their political power and prestige. Every country was in competition with its rivals. You took territory – simply to prevent your rival from getting it!
Detailed explanation-2: -Imperialism is the policy or act of extending a country’s power into other territories or gaining control over another country’s politics or economics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Increasing the size of our military is dangerous. Citizens of European countries with large militaries have fewer rights and freedoms than Americans. A large military is a threat to our democracy. European countries are constantly at war with each other over colonial possessions.