The main reason why the United States largely shied away from imperialism prior to 1890 was because it was still a relatively "fragile" nation with a host of its own issues to work out--such as the slavery issue that eventually led to the devastating Civil War.
Consumers have a powerful voice in determining what
is or is not produced when they express their wants and needs in the
form of "the purchases<span> that they make in the marketplace</span>". These purchase are the "demand" that determines the "supply"
Answer:
California Gold Rush in the mid 19th - Century.
