(A) spread democracy & peace
(B) acquire land to compete against European nations
(C) racial & religious superiority
(D) ** gain more citizens around the world
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: -The arguments in favor of imperialism were economic benefits, military strength and national superiority.