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title: "What factors led to US imperialism in the early 1900's?"  
description: "What factors led to US imperialism in the early 1900's?"  
author: "Pradeep Agnihotri"  
published: 2018-10-28  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51258/what-factors-led-to-us-imperialism-in-the-early-1900-s  
category: "history, politics & society"  
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# What factors led to US imperialism in the early 1900's?

What [factors led](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/41900/what-factors-led-to-jefferson-victory-in-1800) to US imperialism in the [early](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87021/10-advantages-of-waking-up-early-every-day) 1900's?\
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## Answers

### Answer by Stuti Gupta

**[American imperialism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_imperialism)**refers to measures aiming at spreading the United States' governmental, **financial, and social [power](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94237/which-form-of-the-government-has-division-of-powers-and-independent-judiciary-as-the-important-characteristics)** beyond its borders. Military expansion, economic imperialism, unequal agreements, subsidization of chosen groups, economic infiltration via corporate entities backed by political or violent interference when those objectives are challenged, or military intervention are all possibilities, based on the observer. \
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[American](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/43481/what-piece-of-new-deal-legislation-negatively-affected-native-americans) Imperialism was driven by three aspects. Industrial countries are in a cycle of **financial competitiveness**. **Political and military rivalry**, such as the development of a powerful battle fleet. Anglo-Saxons are seen to be better in terms of **[cultural](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/92974/why-government-employees-get-high-salary-not-private-in-india) and racial supremacy**. \
In the [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States), industrial growth necessitated the acquisition of new commodities and the development of innovative industries. These reasons were typical throughout European colonialism, and companies lobbied for policies that benefited them. It is no coincidence that US Imperialism started during the 'Gilded Age.' Imperialism was suggested by corporatism. Imperialism was a **dramatic reversal and abandonment of America's founding principles** of [freedom](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51986/india-wins-freedom-is-the-autobiography-of) and opposition to dictatorial rule.


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