Factors of American Expansion

Colonialism

Imperialism

Manifest Destiny

Nationalism

when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

protectorate

colonialism

sphere of influence

imperialism

We were spreading democracy and spreading our sphere of influence

We were spreading Christianity

We were providing loans

We were providing educational opportunities

Economic Interests

Military Interests

Cultural Superiority

Made all Americans happy

to establish a commonwealth of colonies

to establish military bases around the world

to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials

to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

was the driving force behind imperialism.

weakened economic ties between nations.

allowed industrialized nations to take slaves.

enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.

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Newspapers that said good things about the U.S.

Amendments to the Constitution

Ports and Navy Bases