Question

what was the main argument in favor of u.s. imperialism?

• imperialism promoted the monroe doctrine.
• imperialism would assist former allies in securing new markets in africa.
• imperialism would make the united states economically competitive with other nations.
• imperialism would establish manifest destiny.

Explanation:

The Monroe Doctrine was a policy opposing European interference in the Americas, not a core pro-imperialism argument. Assisting allies in Africa was not a central U.S. imperial motive. Manifest Destiny focused on continental U.S. expansion, not overseas imperialism. Economic competition, via access to new markets and resources, was the key pro-imperialism argument.

Answer:

Imperialism would make the United States economically competitive with other nations.