Question

The United States' desire for imperialism grew after the Spanish American War. While some Americans opposed this, the U.S. government believed it was in America's best interest. Choose THREE examples of reasons given for imperialism during that time.
Responses
A interest in new goods/marketsinterest in new goods/markets
B desire to prevent wars in Europedesire to prevent wars in Europe
C belief in American exceptionalismbelief in American exceptionalism
D need for help from other countriesneed for help from other countries
E pursuit to increase military strengthpursuit to increase military strength

Answer 1

The three examples of reasons given for imperialism in the United States after the Spanish-American War are:

A. interest in new goods/markets
C. belief in American exceptionalism
E. pursuit to increase military strength

These reasons highlight the economic motivations, ideological beliefs in America's destiny and superiority, and the strategic military considerations that fueled U.S. imperialism during that era.