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.)
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dec 31, 1879
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~ 146 years ago