U.S. Foreign Policy, late 1800s-
This nation, from its inception had a lust for real estate. From the original chants of "manifest destiny" to the calls for the annexation of Indian territories our nation has been driven to acquire land. In this country's youth land was needed for economic expansion. However, by the end of the 19th century the entire continental United States was in our possession and the citizenry of this country turned their eyes out to sea. the United States no longer sought new lands to farm and work nor did they need new areas for their geological resources, the motives had changed. the United States was now driven by the temptations of world power and political one-ups-manship. the self-absorbed citizenry looked upon their intrusion into foreign areas as a moral obligation; to spread the words of democracy and Christ throughout the world. the Spanish - American War in the final years of the 19th century perfectly demonstrate this "new" Imperialism. In addition the American intrusion into Chinese affairs during the Boxer
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Approximate Word count = 731
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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