American Imperialism

The U.S. became a more imperial country by the influence of military and political leaders. For example, Alfred T. Mahan, Admiral of U.S Navy, wanted government officials to make U.S. naval power stronger. The influence of Alred T. Mahan resulted in the construction of nine steel-hulled cruisers which made the U.S. the world's third largest naval power country. William Seward, Secretary of State when Lincoln and Johnson were serving, influenced the expansion of U.S. land. He helped with the process of making Alaska a state, buying Midway Islands, and building a naval base at Pearl Harbor.

Alfred T. Mahan