Question

Which of the following events is considered a significant turning point in the beginning of American imperialism in the late 19th century?(1 point)
Responses

The Spanish American War
The Spanish American War

The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase

The end of the Civil War
The end of the Civil War

The signing of the Monroe Doctrine

Answer 1

The Spanish‑American War

Explanation: The 1898 Spanish‑American War marked the start of American overseas expansion (annexing Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines and asserting influence over Cuba), and is widely seen as the turning point into U.S. imperialism.