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How did American respond to European imperialism?
To curb European imperialism in the Americas, the U.S. issued the Monroe Doctrine. Many people in the U.S. were opposed to imperialism and felt that imperialist policy went against American values of freedom and liberty. Imperial control of Africa increased rapidly between 1870 and 1895.
What are the 3 reasons for American imperialism?
Three factors fueled American Imperialism.
- Economic competition among industrial nations.
- Political and military competition, including the creation of a strong naval force.
- A belief in the racial and cultural superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon descent.
What did American imperialism believe in?
American imperialism is partly based on American exceptionalism, the idea that the United States is different from other countries because of its specific world mission to spread liberty and democracy.
Why American imperialism is not justified?
The United States expansion abroad was bad because it was based on the economic exploitation of people and resources from other countries. Expansion abroad was not justified because the United States infringed on the rights of other free people.
What were the arguments in favor of US expansion and imperialism?
It believed that an empire would be a good source of raw materials and a good market to which it could sell manufactured goods. Thus, imperialism would help the US economy grow. Imperialism was good because it would make the US stronger militarily.
Was American and European imperialism justified?
Americans justified imperialistic behavior by: Claiming that it was their responsibility. Americans and Europeans both claimed that it was their responsibility as superior races to uplift, civilize and Christianize native peoples. This was known as the White Mans Burden and was based upon the ideas of social Darwinism.