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Originally Posted by sadafnoorelahi
Discuss the internal and external factors that led the U.S on an imperialist path at the end of the 19th century?
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[/B]1. Introduction
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Civil war kept US restrained from Foreiegn Affairs. However, the dawn of 1880's revived. US interest in oversea's expansion and this era onward is marked as "American Road to Imperialism".
[/B]2. Internal factors
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a. Industrial development of country
b. US interest in countries where it surplus capital could be invested
c. Doctrines of racial superioity
i.e Manifest Destiny/Monroe Doctrine
d. Religious Factor
e. Naval Policy
g. Role of Leaders
[/B]3. External Factors
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a. Eurpoean Policy of Imperialism/Colonization
b. Open Door Diplomacy
c. Theory of Social Darwinism
d. Dollar Diplomacy
e. Issue of Panama Canal
f. Roosevelt Corollary
[/B]4. Outcome of US Imperialism
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a. America deeply involved in Latin America and Far East
b. Helped America emerge as world super power
[/B]5. Critical Analysis
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[/B]6. Conclusion
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