The Whigs were opposed to American expansionism. But the Democratic party was proponents of American expansionism to the western regions.
Expansionism was a primary issue during the election of 1844, along with what to do with Texas. James K. Polk won the election.
They stated that they would not recognize new territories gained by force in Manchuria.
Proponents of slavery historically included plantation owners and agriculturalists who benefited economically from slave labor, particularly in the Americas and the Caribbean. Political figures and institutions, such as certain lawmakers and governments, also supported slavery to maintain economic interests and social order. Additionally, some religious and philosophical justifications were used by proponents to defend the practice, asserting racial superiority or divine sanctioning.
The Mexican War 1846-1848, was under the banner of "Manifest Destiny."
well i have a question regarding the Darwinists i would like to now how they justify expansionism? thank you
describe the sources and processes of American expansionism-both in the American west and into countries
American expansionism.
Hawaii
Businessmen and farmers stood a lot to gain from American expansionism. They would have more markets to sell products to.
The importance of the navy in imperial expansion
The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed that European powers should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere, allowing the US to expand its influence in the region. Social Darwinism provided a pseudo-scientific justification for imperialism by suggesting that certain nations were inherently superior and destined to rule over others, promoting expansionism under the guise of spreading civilization and progress.
wanted more than anyone to build a canal through Panama.
because they want their buisness to be big
Even further expansionism which was only delayed by the US Civil War.
The Spanish-American War of 1898.
More land = more industry. Industrialists benefited greatly from the expansionism that occurred by American imperialism.
expansionism