Change in foreign policy from 1880's to 1920's
...that they belonged to a “dynamic, expansionistic, opportunity filled society” and thus they needed to acquire new land, and their first choice was Cuba. Businessmen and politicians alike believe the challenges facing their country could be met by “overseas economic expansion. “ Once again the obvious choice is Cuba. The Cubans rebelling seemed to be a perfect opportunity for the country to intervene on behalf of Cuba, and taking control of it. The U.S.S. Maine’s explosion blew Americas doors to the world, although reluctantly. As a result of the Spanish-American war, America gained some land, and Puerto Rico came under the control of the United States. After everything with Spain was solved, America went back as much as she could to isolationism. However, with the war in Europe in 1914, America once again was drawn into conflicts she initially wanted no part in. The sinking of the Lusitania, and unr...