USA HISTORY

Check all that accurately describe reasons for American Imperialism

(A) ** closing of the western frontier

(B) ** competition with Europe

(C) ** building a strong Naval network

(D) ending European imperialism

(E) ** belief in racial superiority

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: -The most important argument in favor of US imperialism was the financial gain to be had by giving American businesses access to colonial resources and markets.