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Imperialism-
Jingoism – extreme
nationalism, often to the
point of belligerency
MOTIVES FOR IMPERIALISM
I. ECONOMIC MOTIVES
Missionaries wanted to
spread Western Culture
& Christianity
Humanitarian concerns
Manifest Destiny- US
was destined to keep
spreading it’s influence
IV. STRATEGIC MOTIVES
Colonies serve as
An outlet for surplus population
Minerals
US ACQUIRES HAWAII 1893