Us Imperialism In The Late 1800s

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During the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, the United States engaged in both a military and market expansion. The impact of U.S. Imperialism could be felt all around the world.

United States Imperialism
The one key aspect that helped the United States expand beyond its borders was the fact they were centrally located between the two main oceans of the world (Pacific and Atlantic). This allowed the United States to enter into markets in the Pacific Rim, Latin America, Asia and Europe.

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In the Pacific, the United States was able to annex the nation of Hawaii - turning it eventually into a state. Hawaii's location in the Pacific Ocean allowed for not only market expansion for trade, but also provided a key location