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| Policy in which a stronger nation extends its economic, political and military control over weaker ones |
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| Reasons for U.S. Expansion [image] |
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Find raw materials and markets
More naval bases
Desire to become a world power
Spread civilization (democracy & Christianity) |
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Alfred Thayer Mahan
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| Wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History," which convinces gov’t to strengthen navy |
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| Biased newspapers that exaggerate news to show a point of view; encouraged Americans to go to war with Spain |
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