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Imperialism rapidly grew in the United States and around the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result of European colonialism, more than 20% of the planet's surface had been colonized. Before this, the US had basically no foreign policy, one based on isolationism and requiring it to stay out of other countries' internal affairs. Before realizing a compelling economic need for commercial development, along with the promotion of Christianity, American culture, and exceptionalism, the United States did not go from isolationism to imperialism. One of the most significant aspects of imperialist policy is its ideological component, which introduces specific ideals, principles, doctrines, and myths into society in order to mentally orient people toward dominating positions and give them the impression that their actions are having an impact on the world. The intellectual method was used by France to justify its colonization, exploitation, and killing of indigenous people from other countries who were seen as having "primitive civilizations" that needed to be "westernized" by presenting it as a "civilizing mission" that necessitated "civilization." For the British Empire to establish its dominance abroad, it was equally crucial to integrate the ideological components of the civilizing mission into colonial endeavors. Similar tactics were employed by the US in the late 19th century. Economic factors that drove the shift from colonialism to imperialism included the need for market-based raw materials, the need for ongoing exports, and the results of earlier financial investments in the economies of other countries. It is given that the political and economic causes that contributed to the shift to imperialism were mostly equivalent, it is necessary to take these factors into account as well. The necessity for an American fleet, new naval bases around the globe, establishing America as a preeminent international force, and defending and advancing commerce were the key drivers of imperialism. The Treaty of Kanagawa, which was signed by the US and Japan in 1854, established a trade route between the two countries. Because both nations were going through an isolationist era at the time, Japan wanted this pact

to be legally enforceable. The US became more aggressive in its attempts to control the Japanese market as a result of its approved trade routes in Japan, to the point where trading outposts on the islands predominated. When American territory began to expand, a similar process took place. For instance, in 1898, President William McKinley signed an annexation treaty with Hawaii that was confirmed by both Congresses and included Hawaii as part of the United States.The U.S. military provided clandestine assistance to the Annexation group, which was in charge of overthrowing Queen Liliuokalani, the head of the Hawaiian monarchy. The US's participation in the Spanish-American War of 1898, which was fought to aid Cuba in gaining independence from Spain, is also notable. In addition to handing the US control over Cuba, the Treaty of Paris, which lasted only 10 weeks, also gave it dominion over Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. In addition to the territory, Puerto Rico also granted the US trading rights. It helped the US access markets in Latin America and promoted economic independence there. As a result, America brought about a period of economic success and population expansion.As a result, US Senator Albert Beveridge inflamed Imperialism even more by stating in a speech that on January 9, 1900, the US Senate declared that "Our main trade will continue to be with Asia."Our ocean is the Pacific. While producing more of its own goods, Europe buys an increasing quantity of the commodities it needs from its colonies. Where should we look for buyers for our excess goods? Geography offers a remedy for that. We consider China to be our natural market.China has historically been one of the most profitable countries and continues to be so now due to its dominance of the global market for trade and consumer activity. This prompted the creation of the Open-Door Policy in 1898, which mandated that all European nations and the US would conduct free and fair trade with China. The Monroe Doctrine, which established that the United States would not engage in the affairs of European colonies, was something that the country did along with its objectives. On the other side, US states would view any interference by European nations with their states as violent. Thus, the US was able to "liberate" countries in Latin America without facing any resistance.

Given that the United States has now attained geopolitical independence, what causes did imperialism's ascent depend on? The first relates to the economy. Since the domestic market sector required commercial expansion by American corporations, large enterprises needed government aid. The entire control of global trade and markets was a crucial element of economic growth and a major factor in geopolitical strategy. An important step in the development of the American economy was taken in 1794 when Commodore Matthew decided to start trading with Japan. As a result, diplomatic ties between the two countries strengthened, giving Americans access to ports and markets in Japan. Aside from political ambitions, pro- imperialist motives also include the need for power, the opening of new borders to get access to cheap labor and raw materials, the control of important geographic areas, and a nation's goal to expand its borders and seize global dominance. As a result, the US was able to conquer Russian Alaska in 1867 and establish its supremacy over Guam, the Philippine Islands, and Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Additionally, as American leaders intended to spread Christianity, western ideals, and moral beliefs among other countries, cultural considerations were vital to imperialism. Additionally, geography and religion had a significant influence in America's rise to dominance. The rise of conquest and exploration aspirations, Social Darwinism, Christian conversion, and other imperialistic tendencies have all had an impact on geography and religion.Social Darwinism, an evolution theory that emerged in that intellectual milieu, was modified by people in the West in the middle of the 19th century to suit their own intellectual needs. However, they misread Darwin's biological discoveries and improperly applied his ideas to society. Europeans had strong social Darwinism beliefs. Given their strength and riches relative to the majority of other people and in line with one of Darwin's survival of the fittest assumptions, the Europeans thought of themselves as the superior race. In Europe, social Darwinism was a widely accepted theory; nevertheless, because of its role in racial injustice and vague generalizations, it has been repeatedly misapplied. Christianity represented the superior

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belief and expanded across countries, much like Social Darwinism does. a serious theological disagreement With the goal of addressing the ethical, social, and political problems that imperialism caused, the Social Gospel Movement was founded. It is crucial to note that Walter Rauschenbusch, a Baptist preacher involved in this movement, indicated that one workable solution from one aspect could not be sufficient to address all the societal challenges that could conceivably occur. For Christianity to prosper, economic and societal elements must also be taken into consideration. Together, these factors need to be considered. It is believed that American exceptionalism, together with economic considerations and the ambition to dominate and propagate American culture and religion throughout the world, served as the primary drivers of imperialism. All people were intended to hear the message of Christianity. As part of its "national mission" to convert people from other countries, the American Missionary Association began visiting other countries to convey their views and convert others.Native cultures were frequently on the point of extinction, while outsiders were coerced and trained to assimilate into American society. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the growth of Christianity in China as a result of significant Western cultural influences. We felt the urge to conquer China and convert the populace to Christianity since this was a common idea in American Christian culture. Because it was a difficult endeavor, we regarded China as our primary market. When Christians were compelled to convert to Christianity in China at gunpoint, there was a massacre. When one bishop remarked, "It is worth any cost in money worth any cost in bloodshed if we can make millions of Chinese true and intelligent Christians," he was engaging in Christian imperialism.However, this sort of Christian imperialism was found to be destructive and counterproductive in many countries. However, it serves as a fantastic example of how our nation moved from isolationism to imperialism. As a result of its geographic location and imperialist practices, the United States has achieved great success in the global economy and politics. The US economy was significantly bolstered by this process, which was highly successful in enlarging the markets for American

goods. The imperial foundation established by the end of the 19th century served as a foundation for America to become the strongest country in the world following the two World Wars that destroyed Europe and transformed America into a single world hegemonic power that would be challenged by the Soviet Union for the remainder of the 20th century. Bibliography Roark, and Johnson. "Dissent, Depression, and War." Essay. In The American Promise 2,

Seventhed., 2:151-78. A History Of The United States. Boston, New York, n.d. "Imperialism." In American History , ABC-CLIO, 2020. Accessed November 6, 2022. http://americanhistory2.abcclio.com.ezproxy.fiu.edu/Topics/Display/1187785?cid=41&sid=118 7785 Guttierez, Victoria. "Reasons for the Growth of American Imperialism", December 11, 2014. https://prezi.com/nnyskxbawvuo/reasons-for-the-growth-of-american-imperialism 7 Rauschenbusch, Walter. "Excerpt from Christianity and the Social Crisis." In World War I and the Jazz Age . American Journey. Woodbridge, CT: Primary Source Media, 1999. Gale In Context: College (accessed November 6, 2022). https://link-gale- com.ezproxy.fiu.edu/apps/doc/EJ2164000065/CSIC?u=miam11506&sid=CSIC &xid=b21fa31d

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