"Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force" Merriam Webster dictionary.
The US frontier was thoroughly explored by the end of the 19th century. "We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny."(McKinley, 1898) Many American's believed that the US needed to continue its expansion. After the Spanish American war the US claimed Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Many Americans believed that the US needed to expand due to increase in population and industrial production. Increase in production meant an increase in resources, some believed that US resources would eventually dry up. "Whether they will or not, Americans
The US frontier was thoroughly explored by the end of the 19th century. "We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny."(McKinley, 1898) Many American's believed that the US needed to continue its expansion. After the Spanish American war the US claimed Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Many Americans believed that the US needed to expand due to increase in population and industrial production. Increase in production meant an increase in resources, some believed that US resources would eventually dry up. "Whether they will or not, Americans