The statement made by the American businessman showed that <u>American imperialism</u><u> was </u><u>mainly economically motivated</u><u>.</u>
Americans engaged in imperialism which is the acquisition of physical or economic control of other nations because:
They wanted raw materials that they could process
They wanted new markets to sell their processed goods
As a result, the U.S. acquired certain nations such as the Philippines and Hawaii as well as bases in China and Japan in order to accomplish these economic goals.
In conclusion, American imperialism was driven by economic gain.
Renaissance means rebirth. The Renaissance witnessed a rebirth of learning and arts in Europe. It was centered primarily in the Italian city-states. Florence and Venice were the two leading centers
