The United States took over Hawaii because of its strategic location in the Pacific. It is located in the major trade routes and was a very good place for harboring warships.
We wanted it because it would put out our name more, like adversing. But, in return we get trading rights.
Slavery and Manifest Destiny.
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do not worry about it
Imperialism.
Other than expanding the west, foreign countries were taking over other countries and the U.S sort of felt left out.
No, the USA has no need for colonies.
yes! 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!
imperialism
1890-1920
it happen in the us and in britant
wemo
A need for cheap labor, Economic competition w/ nations & political/military competition with other nations spurred US imperialism
Money and Power
Americans Imperialism. The chance to conquer Cuba as a us territory