Nineteenth century and early twentieth century United States expansionism was in many ways a continuation of past expansionism. Greed for land, power, and money motivated the expansions of the US. Whenever the US annexed, acquired, bought, or simply took more land, it benefited them greatly. The rewards being, more farming land, more power,and sometimes gold and riches. However, the actions US took to attain the land theythought they so desperately needed, were barbaric and cruel in both instances.
During both periods of expansionism, the U.S. continued to disrespect people and take over where they were not welcome. Before the twentieth century the United States gained new land close by. The
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