The World War I had brought America to the forefront of the global outlook. The war time excesses in production transformed into prosperity during the next decade which would watch America seek continued isolation despite the mounting global challenges. The Great War and the resulting Versailles Treaty left Europe in a rather deprived and devastated state where the Europeans continued to seek cultural and economic assistance from their cross-Atlantic neighbors. With new job opportunities, progressive ideas, an air of liberalism had developed around the American continent. This openness and jubilance was most evident in the arts, entertainment and economic sectors of the economy.
SS Gateway Day 4 The age of Imperialism made way for (and was even influenced by) some of the most prevalent inventions, ideas, and innovations in todays world. Imperialism as defined by historians is said to be “a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.” Although this definition is held true to many examples of Imperialism, the actual causes of imperialism can be greater accredited to what is known is the Industrial Revolution. Without the Industrial Revolution and the ideas flowing into the world at the time; Imperialism may have been nothing but a word. The Industrial Revolution was essentially a mechanical and emotional means of progress for the world. The ability to grow coupled with the will to grow both directly influenced imperialism.
But as the 1800s came to a close, American expansion had reached all the way to the pacific and had nowhere else to go on the American mainland. Over the course of the late 1800’s, economic expansionism became part of the American experience. There were new levels of industrial productivity, which created surpluses. U.S business began to export goods to foreign trade markets and developed foreign trade that was central to the country’s economic health and prosperity. The desire for new economic
The American Industrial Revolution was a time in the history of the United States of innovation and rapid growth. Growth that led to changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology. These changes affected the social, economic and cultural conditions during the nineteenth century and shaped the countries' future. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of a great nation. The American Industrial Revolution was a period of technological innovation, agricultural advancements and economic growth that propelled social and economic changes throughout the country.
American Imperialism Imperialism is the advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas. This is how America came to be the most powerful nation, by eliminating racial discrimination. In the late Nineteenth Century, interests, ideology, and strategic interests encouraged American imperialism. Economic interests in other countries are what helped America improve their economic status. Making more trading routes around the world will increase trade with other countries.
At the beginning of 20th century, America was abundant with opportunities but also had suffered with internal and external problems. America needed new leaders who can lead with new direction. All the politics were needed to be reformed. This era was the beginning of Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson who are considered as progressive presidents. Each of them had significant legislation passed during each administration.
I will discuss the major events surrounding the time the policy was adopted and whether it was justified. Finally, I will discuss the countries the United States engaged during the pursuit of this policy. Despite the great distance from the advanced countries of the east, the United States never isolated itself from the rest of the world. The North American continent provided many opportunities for innovation as a basic means of survival and adaption to the still new environment. The Nineteenth Century saw the United States become a world industrial power.
From Isolation to Global Involvement From the time of the Spanish American War through the conclusion of the Cold War, the United States went from relative isolation to increased global involvement because of 1.political and technological innovation, 2.greater economic strength and 3. effective scientific strategy. The consequences of this increased global involvement on American society were 4.becoming a typical capitalist country and 5.make American people's life more abundant. 1. political and technological innovation Innovation in both politic and technology has ensured America’s rapid rise since the late 19th century. In 1983, Frederick Jackson Turner who was one of the most influential historians presented a "frontier thesis". He expressed that the frontier which between savagery and civilization is the important line to accelerate the development of America[1].
Imperialism was popular in America but not everyone agreed with the policy. Now in the twentieth century America is still affected by imperialism. Imperialism helped the world to be globally intertwined. In the nineteenth century imperialism began in the world. Companies began to ship products overseas.
America’s Foreign Policies The United States was rapidly changing after the Civil War. The U.S. moved from an isolationistic country into a more imperialistic country in order to establish itself as a world power. Industrialization brought about the need to establish trades with many foreign countries as business and industry boomed. Our country responded quickly and uniquely to foreign policy under the leadership of Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson (Unit 8, Lesson 1, Expansion in the Pacific). During the late 1890s, it was clear to the United States that expanding our foreign trade was necessary in order to open competitive markets to sell the goods being produced.