Opportunities.
The argument in favor of American expansion in the Pacific centered around economic interests, national security, and the belief in Manifest Destiny. Proponents believed that acquiring territories like Hawaii and the Philippines would provide new markets for American goods and enhance trade, particularly with Asia. Additionally, expanding the U.S. presence in the Pacific was seen as a way to strengthen national security and counter European imperialism in the region. This expansion was often justified by a sense of cultural superiority and the desire to spread American values and democracy.
Because it was seen as favoring slavery.
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American colonists were angered by when they were banned from westward expansion because they felt it was their right. This expansion would eventually lead to a substantial growth in the size of America.
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they opposed it
American Socialists tend to favor an expanded role for government.
They believed that expansion went against american ideals
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The expansion of cotton plantation.
They favor strong governments Source: the American nation prentice hall pg. 205
They believed that expansion went against American ideals.
Imperialism offered a new kind of frontier for American expansion. some believed that Imperialism was a celebration of American tradition and creative spirit. there was a growth and popularity of youth scouting during this period.
encourage American expansion. Dig a canal in Panama
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