USA HISTORY

Identify which motivation for American imperialism this is an example of:(CHOOSE 2)Large ships needed places to stop for additional coal.

(A) ** Economic Interests

(B) ** Military Interests

(C) Belief in Cultural 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: -U.S. imperialism took a variety of forms in the early 20th century, ranging from colonies in Puerto Rico and the Philippines to protectorates in Cuba, Panama, and other countries in Latin America, and open door policies such as that in China.