Reasons for Imperialism (jan 1, 1898 – jul 27, 1914)
Description:
Cause:1. Economic competition among industrial nations
2. Political and military competition, including the creation of a strong naval force
3. belief in the racial and cultural superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon descent (Social Darwinism)
Effect:
1. end of isolationism
2. scramble for colonies
3. creation of a U.S. empire
4. White Man's Burden
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1898
jul 27, 1914
~ 16 years