Question

What were different reasons America expanded its territory during American imperialism? (Select the three correct answers.) (1 point)

📝 Responses
[ ] The wish to close foreign trade.

[ ] A belief in cultural superiority.

[ ] A goal to shrink the military.

[ ] The need for global naval bases.

[ ] A plan for national isolationism.

[ ] The desire for new overseas markets.

Answer 1

[x] A belief in cultural superiority.

[ ] The wish to close foreign trade.

[ ] A goal to shrink the military.

[x] The need for global naval bases.

[ ] A plan for national isolationism.

[x] The desire for new overseas markets.

Briefly: Imperialism was driven by ideas like cultural superiority/Social Darwinism, economic goals for new markets and resources, and strategic needs for naval bases and coaling stations.