dec 31, 1879 - "New Imperialism" (starting 1880s)
- drive for Ame. expansion fades after the Civil War but revived during this time (Alaska, Japan)
- Business leaders claim that overseas market are needed to increase econ. prosperity
*book: THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY by Alfred T. Maham
—> influences govt to focus on controlling foreign ports (building of New Navy)
++ many in US are against imperialism (goes agaisnt the Declaration of Independence & Const.)