At the turn of the 19th century, America was growing at a fast pace and was mostly concerned with domestic rather than international issues. The largest concern was lowering unemployment, regulating large corporations, and promoting human rights. This would soon change, as the United States increasingly found them self involved with issues surrounding the Caribbean and the Philippines. The Philippines was an important navy stronghold and trading post in the Far East, which caused conflict with Japan and its desire to expand as well. As our powers expanded, so did our interest in foreign affairs, which made it almost impossible not to get involved in international affairs. As tensions increased in Europe
At the turn of the 19th century, America was growing at a fast pace and was mostly concerned with domestic rather than international issues. The largest concern was lowering unemployment, regulating large corporations, and promoting human rights. This would soon change, as the United States increasingly found them self involved with issues surrounding the Caribbean and the Philippines. The Philippines was an important navy stronghold and trading post in the Far East, which caused conflict with Japan and its desire to expand as well. As our powers expanded, so did our interest in foreign affairs, which made it almost impossible not to get involved in international affairs. As tensions increased in Europe