USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was NOT an argument in favor of imperialism?
A
the end of the Western frontier
B
a belief in spreading Western culture
C
a need for new markets
D
the decreasing population in the United States
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most important argument in favor of US imperialism was the financial gain to be had by giving American businesses access to colonial resources and markets.

Detailed explanation-2: -The goal of imperialism is to acquire resources, often through exploitation and force. Motives for imperialism include economic, cultural, political, moral, and exploratory control.

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