Imperialism Dbq

American imperialism has undergone varying transitions through its developmental stage in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and it was interpreted to be many things, including controversial to the original colonial beliefs. The United States rapidly took up the sport of becoming involved with foreign nations, and it was clear that through influence on these nations, the United States would grow in both territorial size and power in the global sense. America helped many Polynesian, Latin American, and Asian nations during this period, and most of the conversed issues was trade and foreign relations. The desire of territorial expansion was also in response to the blossoming ideal of Social Darwinism, where expansionism was justified if the United States was aiding struggling nations with their foreign and domestic policies. Although justified, Social Darwinism was an unethical approach to world power, and many perceived this step in American Imperialism as corrupt. The Panama Canal also held a large part in building American Imperialism. Creating this canal would determine which nation dominated the sea, and the United States was more than eager to pounce on the opportunity to increase their global influence. The United States dipped its hand into many global issues during and following the Gilded Age, and these hold the honor of molding American Imperialism, but its change over time was held up to debate by scholars in the Gilded age and by contemporary

Gilbert characterized the debate as whether Americans should maintain close economic ties with the Old world or favor a Utopian separation. Since the conceptualization of America as a Republic, Americans were faced with the necessity of forming a system of foreign policy, they looked to England for a pattern of what their attitude ought to be. (pg. 20) In this section Gilbert

The Spanish-American War of 1898 could be seen as the pivotal point in foreign policy as it marks America’s first engagement with a foreign enemy in the dawning age of modern warfare however, one could also argue that the idea had always existed in American politics.

Prior to the late 19th century, the United States was preoccupied with domestic affairs and simply used the Monroe Doctrine as their lone foreign policy. By the late 19th century, however, domestic concerns suppressed just enough to let foreign issues take the spotlight. The Industrial Revolution brought mass production, which forced the United States to seek a new global market for trade. America also became increasingly concerned with intervening in Latin American affairs and spreading democracy to less powerful nations. Due to the aforementioned factors, imperialism played a pivotal role in shaping American foreign

Frederick Turner said, that "frontier has gone, and with its going has closed the first period of American history." Continental America had been settled by the turn of the century. Some say it is time for America to have a new frontier and that it might be found overseas. During the turn of the century, the United States become very involved in the affairs of the world. The United States would annex Hawaii and control the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. They would also build a canal in Panama to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. These actions caused many people overseas to call the United States imperialistic and to fear what it might do next? During the 1890's, Hawaii was in an economic depression

Between the period from 1880 to 1914, European powers went after overseas empires in Africa. The governments and political leaders of the European powers believed that this colonization of the African empires was necessary to maintain their global influence. A second group of people supposed that African colonization was the result of the greedy Capitalists who \only cared for new resources and markets. The third group of people claimed it to be their job to enlighten and educate the uncivilized people of Africa. Although the political leaders of European powers encouraged colonization of African empires to advance their nation’s global influence, others argued that it was only for the profiteering of the Capitalists who sought new

Courtney Leon Mr. Haldeman AP US History 6 April 2015 Throughout the late 19th century and early 20th century, America was reconstructing itself following a revolution in Cuba against the Spanish; in addition, Americans prepared for involvement in the Spanish-American War. Consequently, the United States of America leaped into the trail of imperialism, attaining more territories in a short period time. America’s expansion was persistent with the spirit of Manifest Destiny, a belief that it was G-d’s wish that Americans spread over the entire continent, and to populate and direct the country as they desire.

American foreign policy during the 1890s was based on many factors that each acted as an individual justification for our country’s behavior as a whole. Racism, nationalism, commercialism, and humanitarianism each had its own role in the actions America took against other nations.

So as we talked about with the politics of progressivism with the government changing laws and regulating the economy. Giving women the right to vote, and getting rid of child labor and ect. Around this time, there was an increasing belief that America should go overseas to help other countries out with their problems. Giving knowledge on free markets and democracy, but reality was that Americans were invading to build an American empire. Teddy Roosevelt was making a big American navy, this trade overseas was getting bigger. Getting from the atlantic to the pacific, he didn't really want to go back and forth all the way to the bottom of South America every time. He wanted to go through the Panama province of Columbia, so he asked if he could

During the 1890’s, the United States began building and advancing their economy, as well as focusing more independently on becoming an even more powerful nation. Not only did the Americans begin to create a stronger national military and navy, they also began to look overseas towards the Pacific Ocean for resources and territories; this is when America began to look less like a national power and more like an imperial power. There were many reasons as to why the United States began to expand between 1880-1929, two of which include the military opportunities countries abroad had to offer, such as Pearl Harbor, as well as the domestic and political objectives the U.S. felt obligated to fulfill. Although, there were many important reasons for the United States to began to expand, the most significant reason for the expansionist foreign policy was the economic resources and opportunities other foreign countries had to offer the U.S.

So, if they joined together with the Liberals to create more of a nationalistic feel to things it would eventually bring in democratic governments in nations throughout the world. When a nation has its own independent government which I believe is close to a democracy, it's called a nation-state. Nation states defend the nations territory, ways of life, and show pride in its nation. By having nationalism it would bring out a democracy which would maybe lead to more pride and people participation in government and representation of its country. Even though that might sound good only some Liberals and Radicals wanted a nation-state. Some wanted to establish self-rule instead. The only people at this time around the 1820’s that had self rule were the people in the Balkans. The Balkans consisted of Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. Most people respected the Balkans and the Greeks because they showed independence and

America may be a relatively young nation, turning 240 years old this year, but in its short existence, it has had a powerful influence over world affairs, for better or worse. George Washington once said, “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” However, since his presidency, the United States’ position in the world has steered from a steely isolationist stance to one open and hungry for involvement in the matters of other countries. America craved land and power to bolster itself and utilized foreign policy to do so, shifting towards an imperialist position. However, this change in foreign policy resulted

For example, Jane Addams, argued that by advocating imperialism, you advocated militarism. Many people would view the Spanish-American War as a good thing, but it led to open hatred of Spaniards, which diminished ideals for peace and possibly encouraged more violence among Americans. (Doc 4) Addams argued that America did not stand for that hatred and the idea of America being an empire was not democratic. William Jennings Bryan also argued this idea on his presidential candidate campaign. He believed that the government could not equally respond to the desires of citizens and foreigners, also that the heavy racism present in America would not allow for Americans to accept these other races and view them as equal.

In the Voices of Freedom, the passage explains the idea of American imperialism during the 1890s. It was written by a Filipino revolutionary and politician Emilio Aguinaldo. He was writing about the how the United States are taking over countries and limit their freedoms. Emilio's document was specifically describing the United States' occupation of the Philippines after the Spanish American War. The Question is that "Why does Aguinaldo think that the United States is betraying its own values?". Emilio thinks that the U.S is betraying its own value because they follow the practice of imperialism.

The demand for raw materials was greater after the Second Industrial Revolution. People through out the states had wanted to expand to Caribbean and Pacific lands. After the Spanish-American War the U.S. was seen, their military had grown in strength and foreign countries witnessed this. According to dictionary.com, internationalism is the principle of cooperation among nations, for the promotion of their common good, sometimes as contrasted with nationalism, or devotion to the interests of a particular nation. In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt had just begun his presidency. Unlike George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's belief of not getting entangled in alliances. Theodore said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." He had gained the respect of foreign countries toward the United States. The U.S. proved its military was strong, it took care of it's oversea business, built the Panama Canal and was seen as a leading power. I prefer the foreign policy of internationalism because of how much our economy can benefit from