The United States abandoned its century-long commitment to isolationism in the late nineteenth century and became an imperial power. Two prominent figures, Albert Beveridge and William Jennings Bryan, had opposing ideas on this idea. Albert and William shared some ideas on the matter.
Albert Beveridge was for the United States, abandoning the commitment to isolationism. Many of his quotes speak about how it is beneficial to the economy, among many other things. In argument 3 “Manifest Destiny” Albert states “Distance and oceans are no arguments. . . The ocean does not separate us from lands of our duty and desire. . . the oceans join us. . . Steam joins us; electricity joins us—the very elements are in league with our destiny.” This shows
