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It was during the period of the 1890s that the US foreign policy became influenced by imperialism. During that decade, the US became the most important industrial power in the world. That meant we had to find markets and areas to obtain raw materials. Business was also looking at other areas in the world as potential customers for our products. Industry boomed in the US and employment increased. The US Military, especially the Navy, was growing and expanding in other areas of the world where we had not had the ability to go in force before. The war with Spain and the presidency of T. Roosevelt also made the US a major economic, military, and imperialistic power. With due respect to the previous poster, and the accuracy of his answer, the question is framed in the present tense. US imperialism did not end in the 1890's. Reagan's adventures in South and Central America during the 1980's, and the recent invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan are clear examples of US imperialism, and to call it anything else is intellectually dishonest. It is rarely mentioned in the media that the US has already built a very large military base in Afghanistan, close to the Iranian border. It's true reasons for invading Iraq are obvious to any reasonable person.The United States is trying to conquer the Middle East, pure and simple. What are the benefits for the US people? It may quench the thirst for oil in the short term,and preserve jobs in the military industrial complex, but the aggressive behaviour of the US is a great danger to all people, not just US citizens. The United States is extending its imperialism beyond our planet, and wants ownership of space (the Bush administration stated that explicitly). It is no secret that they are not talking about defense against a first strike nuclear missile. That is beyond the present technology, but it is possible (but in no way reliable) to shoot down an incoming retaliatory missile. Therefore, the militarization of space is about offense, not defense. Putting nuclear weapons in space has also been discussed, and I fail to see how this insanity could benefit US citizens, or anyone else.
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Why was imperialism a net benefit for humanity?
The spread of technology from the Industrial Revolution.
Was it imperialism that was the US policy that was most closely associated with the annexation of Hawaii and the Philippines?
yes! Imperialism
What was not a reason for US imperialism?
There is no reason for imperialism other than greed and fear. Since the US never really had to fear any country after the War of 1812 I would have to say fear was not a reason for imperialism!
How do these industries benefit the state Louisiana?
it helps people us their machines and cars
What stimulated us imperialism?
A need for cheap labor, Economic competition w/ nations & political/military competition with other nations spurred US imperialism
What was the economic benefit of annexing the Philippines?
define imperialism
Did France benefit from imperialism in the lat 19th century?
yes
How does imperialism benefit colonized people according to beverige?
It saves colonial people from other nations that would rob them.
What was indirect imperialism?
Indirect imperialism is manipulating the government and economy to benefit the mother country, while direct imperialism is sending settlers to the colony to control it. The United States used indirect imperialism with Cuba and the Philippines.
Why was imperialism a net benefit for humanity?
The spread of technology from the Industrial Revolution.
How do people the US benefit from globalization?
Economic growth is one way that people in the United States benefit from globalization.
What change in the US after Reconstruction was a factor in the rise of imperialism?
Thousand of people were killed in the civil war.
How does imperialism benefit colonized people?
It gives them a just and humane government they would not have otherwiseIt saves colonial people from other nations that would rob them
How did imperialism benefit colonized people according to Beveridge?
It saves colonial people from other nations that would rob them.
Was it imperialism that was the US policy that was most closely associated with the annexation of Hawaii and the Philippines?
yes! Imperialism
How does imperialism benefit colonized people according to Beveridg?
It brought civilized government to the colonized regions.
What was not a reason for US imperialism?
There is no reason for imperialism other than greed and fear. Since the US never really had to fear any country after the War of 1812 I would have to say fear was not a reason for imperialism!
