(A) ** to develop closer relations with European nations
(B) need for more natural resources
(C) need for new markets to sell goods
(D) fear of running out of land to settle
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Concept note-1: -Both a desire for new markets for its industrial products and a belief in the racial and cultural superiority of Americans motivated the United States’ imperial mission.
Concept note-2: -What are the Five Motives for Imperialism? The conquering and occupying of countries around the world was driven by five main motives: exploratory, economic, political, ideological, and religious.