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In the wake of the Civil War, the United States continued to expand into new territory and new markets.

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In the wake of the Civil War, the United States continued to expand into new territory and new markets.

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1914–1920: World War One and Wilsonian Diplomacy

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1914–1920: World War One and Wilsonian Diplomacy

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During his tenure as President, Woodrow Wilson encouraged the country to look beyond its economic interests and to define and set foreign policy in terms of ideals, morality, and the spread of democracy abroad.

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After the Civil War, America was seeking political and economic expansion. Many wanted to build up an American Empire. By obtaining new lands, they thought the United States would could take its place at the center of world power.

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The purchase of Alaska in 1867 marked the end of Russian efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America, and became an important step in the United States rise as a great power in the Asia-Pacific region.

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In 1867 -1870 the US bought two small Pacific islands of Midway. The country thought that these islands, were (4,800 km) west of California and would serve as an important stopping point for American ships on route to China.

The Samoa agreed to give Americans special trading rights and permission to build a naval station at the port of Pago Pago in 1867. Soon competition started growing so the Us, Great Britian , and Germany split the island to three parts without consulting the Samoans

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In 1900 the United States set up a new Puerto Rican government after the war in 1890's under the Foraker Act. The American government controlled the new administration.

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In 1867 William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia to buy a Russian colony for $7.2 million which was an extraordinary bargain for a territory that was twice the size of Texas.

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In 1867 William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia to buy a Russian colony for $7.2 million which was an extraordinary bargain for a territory that was twice the size of Texas.

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Gold was later then discovered in Alaska in the 1890s. In 1912 Alaska became a territory of the United States.

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The McKinley Administration also used the war as a pretext to annex the independent state of Hawaii. 

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The McKinley Administration also used the war as a pretext to annex the independent state of Hawaii. 

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During this period, U.S. economic power grew, driven by new inventions in communication and transportation that closed the distance from coast to coast, and by a massive influx of immigration that sparked an explosion of industrialization and urbanization throughout the country. 

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During this period, U.S. economic power grew, driven by new inventions in communication and transportation that closed the distance from coast to coast, and by a massive influx of immigration that sparked an explosion of industrialization and urbanization throughout the country. 

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The combination of high productivity and the industrial revolution resulted in a production rate that vastly outstripped that which people in the United States could consume. 

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The combination of high productivity and the industrial revolution resulted in a production rate that vastly outstripped that which people in the United States could consume. 

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Following two devastating economic recessions, U.S. foreign policy leaders focused on finding foreign markets to absorb excess goods. This renewed emphasis on exploring international business opportunities resulted in a buildup of U.S. naval forces to protect commercial shipping and overseas interests.

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Following two devastating economic recessions, U.S. foreign policy leaders focused on finding foreign markets to absorb excess goods. This renewed emphasis on exploring international business opportunities resulted in a buildup of U.S. naval forces to protect commercial shipping and overseas interests.

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In 1893, a group of Hawaii-based planters and businessmen led a coup against Queen Liliuokalani and established a new government. They promptly sought annexation by the United States, but President Grover Cleveland rejected their requests. 

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In 1893, a group of Hawaii-based planters and businessmen led a coup against Queen Liliuokalani and established a new government. They promptly sought annexation by the United States, but President Grover Cleveland rejected their requests. 

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In 1898, however, President McKinley and the American public were more favorably disposed toward acquiring the islands. Supporters of annexation argued that Hawaii was vital to the U.S. economy, that it would serve as a strategic base that could help protect U.S. interests in Asia, and that other nations were intent on taking over the islands if the United States did not. 

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In 1898, however, President McKinley and the American public were more favorably disposed toward acquiring the islands. Supporters of annexation argued that Hawaii was vital to the U.S. economy, that it would serve as a strategic base that could help protect U.S. interests in Asia, and that other nations were intent on taking over the islands if the United States did not. 

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At McKinley’s request, a joint resolution of Congress made Hawaii a U.S. territory on August 12, 1898.

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At McKinley’s request, a joint resolution of Congress made Hawaii a U.S. territory on August 12, 1898.

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 In 1917 the Jones Act made Puerto Rico a territory of the United States.

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 In 1917 the Jones Act made Puerto Rico a territory of the United States.