The American industry produced twice as much as their closest competitor Britain. Americas army was weak having less than 50,000 troops, also lacking diplomatic power. Americas army was weak due to the fact that they were surrounded by two oceans and had not potential threats, having little interest sending military overseas. America did not seek expansion after buying Alaska that all changed, once the word got out that Russia expanded over 10 million square miles of territory in Africa and Asia America needed to take action. Americans attitude shifted dramatically. .
By the mid- 1890s everyone was seeking for global power. America had realized it and was forced to take leverage. The United States became a superpower due to self-interest, because of the many wars they were involved in reacting to threats, however the people may say there soul purpose was to aid the people in need. By 1890, the United States had by far the world's most productive economy. The American industry produced twice as much as their closest competitor Britain. Americas army was weak having less than 50,000 troops, also lacking diplomatic power. Americas army was weak due to the fact that they were surrounded by two oceans and had not potential threats, having little interest sending military overseas. America did not seek expansion after buying Alaska that all changed, once the word got out that Russia expanded over 10 million square miles of territory in Africa and Asia America needed to take action. Americans attitude shifted dramatically. By the mid- 1890s everyone was seeking for global power. America had realized it and was forced to take leverage. The United States became a superpower due to self-interest, because of the many wars they were involved in reacting to threats, however the people may say there soul purpose was to aid the people in need. By 1890, the United States had by far the world's most productive economy.
