AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
AMERICAN IMPERIALISM
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Question
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Which of the following would NOT be an argument used by an anti-imperialist?
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Imperialism over-extends countries so they can’t take care of their own people.
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Imperialism takes away a people’s rights to self government.
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Imperialism is necessary to spread democracy.
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Imperialism is expensive-running foreign governments and providing armies.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Colonial expansion not only denied the practice of the past, it would waste American resources, undermine the Monroe Doctrine, and embroil the United States in the rivalries of the European powers.
Detailed explanation-2: -They wanted to improve their reputation among other European countries. They wanted to increase their political power and prestige. Every country was in competition with its rivals. You took territory – simply to prevent your rival from getting it!
Detailed explanation-3: -The arguments in favor of imperialism were economic benefits, military strength and national superiority.
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