Question

Which groups in American society supported overseas expansion during the 1890s and early 1900s?

(Select the three correct answers.)

Responses

Military strategists planning for naval power.
Military strategists planning for naval power. - no response given

Politicians who advocated for national isolationism.
Politicians who advocated for national isolationism. - no response given

Business owners seeking access to new markets.
Business owners seeking access to new markets. - no response given

Labor leaders fearing competition for workers.
Labor leaders fearing competition for workers. - no response given

Religious leaders hoping to spread Christianity.
Religious leaders hoping to spread Christianity. - no response given

Anti-Imperialist League members opposing expansion.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Military strategists planning for naval power.
- Business owners seeking access to new markets.
- Religious leaders hoping to spread Christianity.

Explanation: Influential naval strategists (e.g., Alfred Thayer Mahan) argued for overseas bases and a strong navy; merchants and industrialists wanted new markets and raw materials; missionaries and other religious leaders supported expansion to spread Christianity. The other listed groups opposed expansion.