COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
IMPERIALISM IN ASIA
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To further weaken Spain’s military presence in the Americas
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To gain influence over Latin American politics and economics
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To force Latin American states to end anti-Christian policies
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To allow U.S. merchant vessels to access the Panama Canal
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the late 1800s, the U.S. sought to expand its economic interests by developing an economy overseas. This sentiment helped expand support for the Spanish-American War and Cuban liberation despite the U.S. previously establishing itself as anti-independence and revolution.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why might the United States of America have been interested in supporting the new Latin American nations in the early 1800s? The United States was genuinely concerned for the well-being of the new nations. The United States wanted to establish beneficial trade with Latin America.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did the U.S attempt to influence Latin American policies? The United States participated in the organization of American states (OAS) and created the alliance for progress. It also intervened directly in Cuba and other Latin American nations.
Detailed explanation-4: -During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States periodically intervened militarily in Latin America nations to protect its interests, particularly the commercial interests of the American business community.