American Imperalism Flashcards
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What were the traditional views of the US o
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Defensive, hostile to European imperialism
2
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Why was there a move towards expansionism
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New markets, end of frontier so need new horizons, rise in nationalism. Also the US felt culturally superior
3
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Examples of pro imperialists
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TR, Alfred Mahan, Henry Cabot lodge (looked at importance of navy)
4
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Examples of Isolationists
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WJB, Anti-Imperialism league 1898, Carnegie