Imperialism Causes hemispheric hemogeny sec of state James Blaine - expand US influence in latin america provide markets for surplus goods organized Pan-American Congress Pres Cleveland had duspute w/ GB over Venezuela border new manifest destiny closing of frontier in 1890s natural resources would dwindle, find abroad foreign trade and desire for new markets Eur imperialism leaves Am out of spoils social darwinism only fittest nations survive justify strong nations dominating weaker influential writings Josiah Strong: Our Country Anglo-saxon represent Christianity, liberty, must spread John Burgess duty of Anglo-saxon to uplift less fortunate Adm Alfred T. Mahan: Influence of Sea Power countries with sea power great nations of history foreign commerce