Question

what was one argument against nineteenth - century american imperialism? american principles traditionally opposed colonization. social darwinism meant that america would be superior without imperialism. america had sufficient sources of raw materials so there was no need for imperialism. the u.s. army was too small to be effective overseas. question 26 the explosion on the uss maine and yellow journalism contributed to the u.s. decision to go to war against spain in 1898. what was another factor? protecting u.s. investments in cuba stopping cuba from nationalizing u.s. businesses preventing spain from attacking the united states a treaty agreement with england

Explanation:

1. For the first question, American principles such as democracy and self - government traditionally opposed colonization, which was a key part of imperialism. Social Darwinism was actually used to justify imperialism, not oppose it. America was seeking more raw materials and markets during this period, so the claim of sufficient raw materials is incorrect, and the size of the U.S. Army was not a major argument against imperialism at the time.
2. For the second question, protecting U.S. investments in Cuba was a significant factor in the U.S. decision to go to war with Spain in 1898. Cuba had not yet nationalized U.S. businesses on a large scale at that time. There was no major threat of Spain attacking the U.S. mainland, and there was no relevant treaty agreement with England related to this war decision.

Answer:

1. American principles traditionally opposed colonization.
2. protecting U.S. investments in Cuba