Spanish-American war was that the US was fighting to gain control of a territory... earlier wars were the US taking back power from Britain
It was motivated by a desire to find new resources and markets.
<em>New Imperialism </em>was a period of colonial expansion in the late 19th century. The European states set up colonies and trading posts in Africa and many carried missionary activities.
The main goal/purpose/motive for this expansion were:
<em>- the economic motive:</em> The Western states were looking for new raw materials for sale such as rubber, oil and tin. They also wanted to control the market in their new conquered territories.
- the political motive: there was a need to show military strength and dominance over other countries.
- the religious motive: the Western countries wanted to spread Christianity and promote education, hoping that they can help to abolish slavery in Africa. They also wanted to civilize primitive people.
- the exploration motive: the European states wanted to explore new territories to find new resources that benefited them.
<span>Great Britain was interested in the PNW( Pacific Northwest) because of commercial potential and make use of the Natural Resources.</span>
Slavery<span> forbidden in the </span>Northwest<span> Territory. </span>Slavery<span> and involuntary servitude were forbidden in the </span>Northwest<span> Territory, thereby making the Ohio River a natural dividing line between the free and </span>slave<span> states of the country. Unanimous consent from the states was required for the </span>Northwest Ordinance<span> to be passed</span>
In Africa, a number of specialized occupations developed ,highly skilled metal smiths developed more effcient tool that increase agricultral produtivity. they also produce improved weapons ,which became important in the expansion of kingdoms.
