Speaker A:In order to maintain the security of thenation, the United States needs colonies in which it can establish naval bases.Speaker B:The United States has problems of its own to be concerned about, so we must focus our attention here at homeThe focus of the speakers debate is the controversy over the

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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Speaker A:In order to maintain the security of thenation, the United States needs colonies in which it can establish naval bases.Speaker B:The United States has problems of its own to be concerned about, so we must focus our attention here at homeThe focus of the speakers’ debate is the controversy over the

A	purchase of Alaska
B	policy of imperialism
C	size of the United States military
D	closing of the frontier

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -As World War II transformed both the United States and the USSR, turning the nations into formidable world powers, competition between the two increased.

Detailed explanation-2: -Initially, Americans did not look to take over other countries. Having been colonists themselves, many Americans were against it. America also feared that foreign involvement would bring the country into a war. However, attitudes began to change in the late 1800’s as America began to look to the Pacific.

Detailed explanation-3: -Security, prosperity, and the creation of a better world are the three most prominent goals of American foreign policy. Security, the protection of America’s interests and citizens, is a perennial concern, but America has tried to achieve security in different ways throughout its long history.

Detailed explanation-4: -The corollary stated that not only were the nations of the Western Hemisphere not open to colonization by European powers, but that the United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries.

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USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM