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US ships traveling between China and US stopped in Hawaii for supplies and rest. American settlers realized the climate and soil is perfect for growing sugarcane.

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Officer in the US navy, Mahan observed the building a modern navy meant that the US had to acquire territory for navel base overseas.

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Latin America bought most of manufactured goods from Europe although US bought raw materials from Latin America, US business leaders wanted to increase sale of american products to this region

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Japan didn't want to trade with the west because they thought it would destroy their culture, Although American businesses believed that the US would benefit from trade with Japan. They only traded with the Dutch and Chinese

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a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.