USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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Identify which motivation for American imperialism this is an example of:Manufacturers needed rubber for tires.

(A) ** Economic Interests

(B) Military Interests

(C) Belief in Cultural Superiority

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

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: -Cheap labors were in demand. People wanted to sell or buy so having access to markets were important. Economic expansion was the result of these. Like new lands, steels, metals, crops, natural resources were also in demand.

Concept note-3: -which of the motives for american imperialism do you think was the most important? why? desire for raw materials and natural resources because if a country has no resources, economy will decline.

Concept note-4: -Three factors fueled American imperialism: desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, and a belief in the superiority of American culture. Admiral Alfred T. Mahan of the U.S. Navy supported growing American naval power so the U.S. could compete with other nations.