USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

[SOURCES]
What were motivating factors for American Imperialism in the 20th century?

(A) ** Spread democracy and Increase trade in foreign markets

(B) Protect foreign countries from communism and learn new languages

(C) Beat the Russians in commerce and spread Christianity

(D) Spread Christianity and increase trade in foreign markets

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: -In the late 1800’s, economic, political, and religious motives prompted these nations to expand their influence over other regions, each with a goal to increase their power across the globe.

Concept note-3: -In addition to finding new markets, U.S. Imperialism was motivated by Social Darwinism, Manifest Destiny, and the Cold War.

Concept note-4: -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.