Question: How did American foreign policy change c1898? (scroll down for answer)

Answer:

George Washington's policies of neutrality were no longer feasible by 1898. The United States was looking to expand its empire, protect its trading interests, and secure territories around the globe. This meant the US would become Imperialists. They were ready to take over a country's political and economic life, and enforce American culture upon them. The US needed markets for products, and sources of raw materials. This policy was an obvious break with both the principles of the Declaration of Independence and Washington's foreign policy.

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