This argument was by Halford Mackinder.
the issue of imperialism and whether or not the United States should acquire and govern overseas territories. Proponents of imperialism argued that it was the duty of the United States to spread its civilization and values to other parts of the world, while opponents argued that it went against the principles of democracy and self-determination. This debate ultimately led to the acquisition of territories such as the Philippines and Puerto Rico, and shaped American foreign policy for years to come.
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Although there are plenty of differences, the main differing belief was over territorial expansion. The imperialists were all for it, thinking that it would help with the American market and the depressed economy from the Panic of 1893. The anti-imperialists argued that it went against our American democracy and was harmful to the territories we were trying to acquire.
Here are some major supportive arguments for Manifest Destiny and westward expansion: Economic opportunity: Supporters argued that westward expansion would provide new land for agriculture, natural resources for extraction, and trade opportunities, leading to economic growth and prosperity for the rapidly expanding United States. National security: Advocates believed that expanding westward would strengthen national security by establishing a buffer zone against potential foreign threats and expanding the American sphere of influence. Spreading democracy and civilization: Supporters argued that the expansion would allow the United States to spread its democratic principles, values, and civilization to Native American tribes and other populations in the western territories. They believed it was the country's duty to bring progress to these areas.
The concept of popular sovereignty, which holds that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, was notably advocated by political theorists like Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In the context of American politics, it was championed by figures such as Stephen A. Douglas, particularly during the debate over the expansion of slavery into new territories in the 1850s. Douglas argued that the residents of a territory should have the right to decide for themselves whether to permit slavery.
Frederick Jackson Turner argued that, since the American frontier was running out, overseas expansion would be a safety valve to keep Americans content.
Fredrick Jackson Tuner
Frederick Jackson Turner argued that, since the American frontier was running out, overseas expansion would be a safety valve to keep Americans content.
Frederick Jackson Turner argued that, since the American frontier was running out, overseas expansion would be a safety valve to keep Americans content.
Fredrick Jackson Tuner
The American who argued that overseas expansion served as a safety valve to keep ambitious content was Frederick Jackson Turner. In his "Frontier Thesis," he posited that the existence of a frontier allowed Americans to pursue their ambitions and alleviate social pressures. Turner suggested that as the frontier closed, expansion beyond U.S. borders became essential for maintaining American ideals and individualism. This idea emphasized the importance of territorial growth in fostering national character and stability.
Supporters of social Darwinism justified expansion of American powers overseas by arguing that it was the natural progression of a superior civilization to dominate and "civilize" less developed societies. They believed that spreading American influence would help those societies advance and bring progress to the world, in line with the principles of survival of the fittest.
Against Expansion:-Against American ideals-Cost money For Expansion:-power-naval bases-competition among nations-market for goods
to sell Americas surplus of goods
the league argued that Imperialism went against American principles.
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles