USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons/ideas behind imperialism?

(A) Military Needs

(B) ** To isolate your country from the rest of the world.

(C) Cultural Superiority

(D) Nationalism

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Imperialism is when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain. The goal of imperialism is to acquire resources, often through exploitation and force. Motives for imperialism include economic, cultural, political, moral, and exploratory control.

Concept note-2: -What are the Five Motives for Imperialism? The conquering and occupying of countries around the world was driven by five main motives: exploratory, economic, political, ideological, and religious.

Concept note-3: -The five main motives for imperialism include exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs, and the spreading of religious beliefs and practices to others.