| A | B |
|---|
| Superior | spread democracy, Christianity which "helps" other countries that lack there |
| Future of America | new frontiers/new opportunities |
| Economics/$ | need raw materials/markets to sell U.S. goods |
| Competition | Mahan (bases to refuel); show U.S. is best |
| Protection | Need colonies for security; U.S. can force others to buy our goods and sell us what we need |
| Imperialism | one or more countries take over the political, economic, social and/or cultural aspects of another country |
| Spanish American War (reasons) | sinking of battle ship Maine/U.S. business interests in Latin America (sugar) |
| Yellow Journalism | sensationalized, exaggerated news |
