International Darwinism; Imperialism (jul 25, 1895 – apr 9, 1905)

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The United States increased foreign involvement with the intention of gaining new sources of raw materials for manufacturing and increasing access to International markets for industrial and agricultural goods during industrialization in the late 19th century. The survival of the fittest concept Charles Darwin was applied to competition in business, military, and spheres of influence. This idea caused many nations, including the United States, to want to expand their International influence into the Caribbean, Central America, and areas in the Pacific Ocean. Along with Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, and others, the United States favored policies more geared towards imperialism, the acquirement of territory and control over weaker countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. Missionaries also helped support imperialism by promoting racial superiority of white Christians and the need to civilize other far away Nations.

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