Question

What were the primary justifications used by interventionists to support American imperial expansion? (Select the four correct answers.) (1 point)

Correct Answers
Based on the historical motivations for American Imperialism, the four primary justifications used by interventionists were:

[ ] Spreading democracy

[ ] Scientific exploration

[ ] National prestige

[ ] Spread Christian values

[ ] Access to healthcare in foreign countries

[ ] Humanitarian aid

[ ] Economic opportunities

[ ] Spreading democracy (While sometimes a less prominent motive than economics or military strength, the idea of American exceptionalism and "uplifting" other peoples with democratic institutions was a key rhetorical justification)

Answer 1

The four primary justifications were:

- Spreading democracy
- National prestige
- Spread Christian values
- Economic opportunities