Why did supporters of manifest destiny argue that us expansionism was not imperialism? the united states already had interests in its expansion areas. the united states had no plans to overthrow existing governments. the united states believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them. the united states believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, christian nation.

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.

In 1990s the us closed clark air force and subic bay naval station in

1. the purpose of the war production board (wpb) was to