Rise Of American Imperialism

Even though the US has always been expanding since the country was founded, the US never participated on anything on such a scale as in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. While the US began to stretch its borders coast to coast in the early 1800’s, any conflicts received were internal and only with US citizens or resistance within. When the US began its imperialistic expansion this was on the global stage. The US suffered conflict with other countries seeking territory along with resistance within the territories, like while under internal expansion. The US also did this for many reasons in both eras. Earlier eras were more desired as a religious symbol of being connected to both coasts and the manifest destiny of the West, but a strong need for more resources resembles that of the Imperialistic eras of the US history. Even the …show more content…
This continuous pursuit of gaining new things has always been founded on a couple key motivations: Glory, Resources, and the spread of democracy/religion. When the US was founded, the expansion to the west was on key component of the early establishment of the US. The government sought more resources to boost the economy and spread their religion throughout the country to civilize the natives when they let people move out west. All of the citizens who participated in the western expansion sought to start over and make a name for themselves. Then, when the imperialistic era struck the US, these same themes were still present. When the US claimed the Philippines after the Spanish American War, they did so to spread democracy across the islands, along with establishing a trade route to Asia for more resources. Those who supported and participated in the fighting sought to bring honor to themselves and to the United States. US has always been expanding for the same three reasons throughout