American Imperialism In The Late 1800s

Imperialism Imperialism is when one stronger country rules or influences foreign countries, by conquering. Anti-Imperialism is the opposing view against imperialism.Anti-Imperialist believed that a country should not try to rule another country because it goes against the principles of Democracy. Imperialist in the late 1800s and early 1900s were superior compared to Anti-imperialist views.
Fundamentally, the main reason on why Imperialists’ views were superior because of their belief of a superior culture compared to others. They also believed through imperialism that they could help out the non-whites,and help civilize them. Imperialist used theories and literature to help support their superior culture. Social Darwinism the belief that
Supporting the idea that imperialism is superior is the “White Man's Burden” written by Rudyard Kipling his main purpose for “The White-Man’s Burden” was trying to gain the United States to support and to join Europe in imperial conquest. “White Man’s Burden” also helped motivate the imperialist movement it also helped motivate people to help uplift the non-whites of society. Imperialism is the only way to civilize the fugitives in countries that are not suitable for society. Christianity, a favored religion in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many Christians believed that they had to help the weak and save the souls of non-Christians and Christianize them. Besides the belief of cultural superiority, expanding the economy was another big factor. Americans wanted overseas markets and wanted to trade so they could get the materials that were not produced in the United States. And also help the economy. Another major factor of the Imperialist
Supporting the ideas behind imperialist superior culture was Social Darwinism and the “White Man’s Burden”. Many believed that English speaking countries were superior to their ideas and their government, and with America being an English speaking country it believe this was true. Christianity was another factor for imperialism. Another thing is that imperialism did was put the idea in the heads of Americans new markets were essential,as well as a modern Navy. Acknowledging the fact that Imperialists were more superior to the Anti-Imperialists because of superior culture idea makes that has information and theories that backs it up, and Imperialist views were not only benefiting the United States but also other