Senator Albert J. Beveridge argued that the United States needed to acquire new territories to expand its economic, political, and military power. He believed that acquiring territories would provide new markets for American goods, secure strategic military bases, and spread American ideals of democracy and civilization. In his view, territorial expansion was necessary for the nation's progress and prosperity.
Three main motives for European expansion were to increase wealth through trade, spread religious beliefs through conversion and conquest, and acquire resources and territories to boost power and influence.
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Explorers were searching for new lands to expand trade routes, acquire valuable resources, establish colonies, spread religion, and fulfill personal ambitions for fame and wealth. The desire for adventure and curiosity about the unknown also motivated explorers to seek out new territories.
Explorers wanted to seek new trade routes to acquire valuable goods, expand territories to increase wealth and power, spread religion and cultural influence, and satisfy curiosity about unknown lands and cultures. They also aimed to find new resources and establish colonies for economic and strategic purposes.
Early explorers looked for new lands to establish trade routes, acquire valuable resources, expand their empires, and spread religion. They were also driven by a desire for adventure, fame, and wealth. The Age of Exploration was a period of discovery and competition among European nations to claim new territories around the world.
Beveridge was for Imperialism, while Twain was against imperialism.
Alaska
philipines
They still hold Guam and Puerto Rico as US Territories.
It was part of the Louisiana purchase from France.
War was the chosen avenue with Spain.
They tried to buy the land as soon as Mexico became independent from Spain. Mexico however, refused. Only by the means of war could the U.S. acquire such territories.
yes
Fistoton, Freightwerten, and Drioas
People who believed that their country shouldn't acquire overseas subject territories.
No it was a stupid way to steal land from natives
Senator Hillary Clinton bought a house in Chappaqua, New York to acquire residency. Clinton won the election and was sworn into office in January 2001.