As the nineteenth century came to a close and gave way to the subsequent twentieth century, the United States of America accordingly ushered in a time of multifaceted dominance of other countries. The contrivance of said imperialism came about due to the desires of America to attain economic, political, military, and cultural goals, which was believed to not only aid personal standing but the state of other countries. Moreover this ceaseless, unbounded pursuit of personal ambitions can be seen in regards to its effect on locations such as Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines. Further, the attitude of American amongst the time can be likened to the treatment of Native Americans amidst the settling of the western half of the United State of America.
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It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests,” attesting to the manner in which imperialism was a masquerade for American greed. Further the start of American Imperialism, the time in which America expanded and became an influence on other, weaker countries, can be traced to American goals from an economic, political, and military perspective. Foremost, in regard to their economic pursuits, the country sought to capitalize on their industrialization by finding overseas markets that would provide raw goods and a place to sell American goods. The raw goods were used to help American industries produce more manufactured goods. Moreover, the venue for foreign trade posed by these markets allowed for the sale of American goods, which were in a state of surplus, and benefitted the merchant and the American economy by increasing profits for the merchants, and by creating an open, dynamic economy for the country. Additionally, foreign will expand domestic industries by allowing them to reach economies of scale, as they will now have a larger output, and can stimulate innovation in technological fronts which will further benefit the industry. Also, these markets provided a safety valve for American markets as there were other means, in this case the use of foreign markets, to thrive economically. This could be used to combat problems seen …show more content…
In the case of Hawaii, its sugarcane industry appealed to America and this led to the 1875 treaty with Hawaii, which was put in place to prevent the country from asking other world powers for aid, that placed an exemption on Hawaii 's sugar cane industry from tariffs. Additionally, following the agreement America was granted a naval base in Hawaii. Although when the Hawaiian monarchy began to reduce the power of America, a revolt begun and was led by the Hawaiian planter and U.S. sailors which ended Hawaii’s monarchy and led to its annexation in 1898. The significance of Hawaii’s change lies in the fact that it shows how America, which initially became involved with the location due to factors which would aid American markets and naval force, essentially changed the entire political state of the country due to said pursuit of goals. The raw materials from the sugarcane industry, the treaty which did not allow Hawaii to seek aid from other countries, and the construction of the naval base were all parts of a plan that eventually radically changed Hawaii from a monarchy to a territory annexed by America. The cause of this change being the adamant nature of white planters
It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests,” attesting to the manner in which imperialism was a masquerade for American greed. Further the start of American Imperialism, the time in which America expanded and became an influence on other, weaker countries, can be traced to American goals from an economic, political, and military perspective. Foremost, in regard to their economic pursuits, the country sought to capitalize on their industrialization by finding overseas markets that would provide raw goods and a place to sell American goods. The raw goods were used to help American industries produce more manufactured goods. Moreover, the venue for foreign trade posed by these markets allowed for the sale of American goods, which were in a state of surplus, and benefitted the merchant and the American economy by increasing profits for the merchants, and by creating an open, dynamic economy for the country. Additionally, foreign will expand domestic industries by allowing them to reach economies of scale, as they will now have a larger output, and can stimulate innovation in technological fronts which will further benefit the industry. Also, these markets provided a safety valve for American markets as there were other means, in this case the use of foreign markets, to thrive economically. This could be used to combat problems seen …show more content…
In the case of Hawaii, its sugarcane industry appealed to America and this led to the 1875 treaty with Hawaii, which was put in place to prevent the country from asking other world powers for aid, that placed an exemption on Hawaii 's sugar cane industry from tariffs. Additionally, following the agreement America was granted a naval base in Hawaii. Although when the Hawaiian monarchy began to reduce the power of America, a revolt begun and was led by the Hawaiian planter and U.S. sailors which ended Hawaii’s monarchy and led to its annexation in 1898. The significance of Hawaii’s change lies in the fact that it shows how America, which initially became involved with the location due to factors which would aid American markets and naval force, essentially changed the entire political state of the country due to said pursuit of goals. The raw materials from the sugarcane industry, the treaty which did not allow Hawaii to seek aid from other countries, and the construction of the naval base were all parts of a plan that eventually radically changed Hawaii from a monarchy to a territory annexed by America. The cause of this change being the adamant nature of white planters