HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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Promoting U.S. economic interests in the region
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Placing pro-U.S. leaders in Latin American governments
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Stopping the sale of opium in Latin American markets
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Establishing a U.S. military presence in the region
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Detailed explanation-1: -The three reasons the US expanded overseas was for economical power in overseas markets, to civilized non white nations like the Europeans did during the birth of America, and because the frontier was closed and Americans wanted to expand their influence.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jefferson’s foreign policy goal to expand U.S. territory westward was intended to help the U.S. have greater freedom in dealing with foreign powers on the North American continent and to consolidate the power of the young republic.
Detailed explanation-3: -The westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century was not limited to North America, but rather included an ongoing push to establish a stronger U.S. presence in and across the Pacific Ocean. This maritime expansion, driven mostly by commerce, had important implications for U.S. foreign policy.
Detailed explanation-4: -During this crucial period, the United States pursued a policy of expansion based on “manifest destiny, ‘’ the ideology that Americans were in fact destined to extend their nation across the continent. The United States even proved to be willing to go to war to secure new territories.
Detailed explanation-5: -Gold rush and mining opportunities (silver in Nevada) The opportunity to work in the cattle industry; to be a “cowboy” Faster travel to the West by railroad; availability of supplies due to the railroad. The opportunity to own land cheaply under the Homestead Act. More items