Constitutional rights of inhabitants of the new American Territories.
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This argument was by Halford Mackinder.
The ability to make more money by serving a broader market.
A. closing of the frontier
Several groups in America opposed overseas expansion, including anti-imperialists, labor unions, and certain religious organizations. Prominent figures such as Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie voiced concerns about imperialism contradicting American democratic values. Additionally, some labor groups feared that expansion would lead to competition for jobs and lower wages. These opponents argued that expansion would entangle the U.S. in foreign conflicts and undermine its principles of self-determination and liberty.
The acquisition of an American overseas empire during the late 1890s created legal controversies concerning the extension of constitutional rights and protections to people in newly acquired territories, such as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. There were debates over whether these territories were entitled to the same rights and privileges as those in the continental United States.
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This argument was by Halford Mackinder.
The ability to make more money by serving a broader market.
Frederick Jackson Turner argued that, since the American frontier was running out, overseas expansion would be a safety valve to keep Americans content.
Frederick Jackson Turner argued that, since the American frontier was running out, overseas expansion would be a safety valve to keep Americans content.
because people belive it was American's destiny to spread civilization over seas.
A. closing of the frontier
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Some of the distnguished figures to critisize the U.S. overseas expansion were Mark Twain, Andrew Carnegie, William Jennings Bryan, and William James.
Some factors propelling America toward overseas expansion in the 1890s included the quest for new markets for American goods, desire for naval bases to support global trade, belief in spreading American ideals and values, and competition with European powers for colonial territories. Additionally, there was a sense of cultural superiority and a desire to demonstrate American power on the world stage.
Some of the distnguished figures to critisize the U.S. overseas expansion were Mark Twain, Andrew Carnegie, William Jennings Bryan, and William James.