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Why did the U.S. seek and acquire new territories and expand its area, influences, and power during this time?
Imperialism started with the Europeans. They expanded their powers overseas. The US took interest and were trying to expand westward.
In the 1800's Americans were looking overseas for new markets. They expanded across the pacific ocean towards east Asia.
Yes we are, because we still want to spread out. Imperialism goes back as far as the manifest destiny, 19th century.
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They needed to find more land for more opportunities for factories and trading. They wanted to try to gain a better economy.
To spread their civilization to other people
The "open door" policy was made, the U.S. and China had opportunities to trade
With their power, they had a hold of other paces such as Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Naval bases in Hawii
Where did our imperialist traditions began? Are we an imperialist country today?
Sidney Parker
Sydney Foster
Hillary Schweizer
U.S. History Project
by. Sydney Foster, Sidney Parker, Hillary Schweizer
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