USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Industrialists supported U.S. imperialism because they were interested in finding new:
A
defenses.
B
markets.
C
imperialism.
D
allies.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because the Industrial Revolution increased the production capacity of Western states astronomically, there was an enormous hunger for raw materials to satisfy demands. Thus, the Western powers sought colonies where raw materials were abundant and where they could be appropriated at little to no cost.

Detailed explanation-3: -America had “Thirst for New Market”. The business in The United States was developing rapidly so it needed more supplies (trade) from other countries.

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