Imperialism

why did the US have a disire for military strength?

the US wanted power and prestige and it's new colonies needed protection

why did america have a thirst for new markets?

farms and factories were over-producing goods

why did the US believe in global competition?

in the 1800's europeans divided most of africa and competed for china.

where did the US buy Alaska from?

Russia

what group became the most powerful in hawaii?

businessowners

why did the US believe in cultural supieriority?

US believed that they had a duty to christionize those who are no 'civilized'

whow as the secretary of state in 1967

William Seward

in what way did alaska turn out to be a good deal for the united states?

because alaska was rich in minerals, timber and oils.

why did many business leaders argue that imperialism would help the nations economy?

because it would give the US an outlet to market overproduced goods in foreign countries.

what were three factors that fueled the emergence of US imperialism?

desire for military strength, thirst for new markets and cultural superiority.

what was the policy of imperialism?

the policy which stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker territories.

how did the country respond to the urgins of Alfred T Mahan and other proponents of bolstering the countries naval forces?

they listened and became the worlds thrid strongest naval force.

Alaska was rich in what?

timber, minerals and oil