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Understanding Manifest Destiny and U.S. Imperialism: Historical Context and Factors

This concise overview explores the concept of Manifest Destiny and its evolution into U.S. imperialism, rooted in nationalism and economic growth. Isolationism, first established by George Washington, dictated U.S. foreign policy until the late 19th century. The Monroe Doctrine further emphasized American interests in the Western Hemisphere. As the U.S. sought to expand its influence, various factors like economic needs, nationalism, military interests, and humanitarian motives drove its imperialistic ambitions during the late 1800s.

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Understanding Manifest Destiny and U.S. Imperialism: Historical Context and Factors

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  1. Warm-up: • Write down what Manifest Destiny was with regards to the United States… (This goes back to our unit on the West)

  2. Becoming A World Power Manifest Destiny?

  3. Isolationism • Isolationism—the policy of a country not taking part in international alliances, leagues, etc. • Policy established by George Washington in his farewell address—U.S. practice until 1898 • Later, Monroe Doctrine of 1823 emphasized the U.S.’s desire to keep the Americas separate from Europe & to keep Europe out of Western Hemisphere

  4. Nationalism • Nationalism: doctrine that national interests are more important than international considerations; devotion to one’s nation; patriotism • Expanded empires = empirical powers • Broadened Manifest Destiny ideal

  5. Imperialism • Imperialism—the policy of establishing colonies and building empires • Europe and Asia found imperialism answered the need motivated by trade, adventure, power, profit, idealism, national patriotism, and raw materials to fuel their markets • By 1890, the U.S. became eager to join in the imperialism movement

  6. European Imperialism 1885-1900

  7. Factors For US Imperialism • Economic factor • Growth of industry needed new markets • US markets had huge surplus; couldn’t consume fast enough • Nationalist factor • Competition for large empires • More international power • Militaristic factor • Protect American security & interests • More power = more military = more bases around the world • Humanitarian Factor • Duty to spread blessings of Christianity and modern civilization • People had a right to govern themselves

  8. Activity: • In a paragraph, pick which one of the factors for U.S. imperialism that you think is the most important and why you think so. • Work on vocabulary

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