The U.S politicians and businessmen worried about the foreign nations controlled economic development so they supported open door policy
Various motives prompt empires to seek to expand their rule over other countries or territories. These include economic, exploratory, ethnocentric, political, and religious motives. Economic: Imperial governments, and/or private companies under those governments, sought ways to maximize profits. Industrialization and competition with Europe for power were factors that contributed to the growth of European imperialism. The effects of these factors were that they were able to use weaker nations to meet their commercial needs and if they had many colonies they would be grow to be richer and powerful.
He has been on the frontlines of many environmental battles in the state ever since. This has included halting the development of factory farm operations in the state, tackling marine and air pollution, and preventing acres of vital coastal land being destroyed by commercial interests. His work has earned him a huge array of awards over the years, including the Order of Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest honor.