Question

during the late 1800s and early 1900s, the united states expanded its borders and influence over other territories. select all of the factors that contributed to u.s. imperialism during this period. u.s. business leaders wanted access to new economic markets. the u.s. government modernized and expanded the country’s naval forces. the u.s. government wanted to regain territory lost during the spanish - american war. government leaders wanted to prepare the u.s. military for participation in world war i. many people in american society believed that the united states was culturally superior to other countries.

Explanation:

1. "U.S. business leaders wanted access to new economic markets" - Industrial growth led to a need for new markets to sell goods and access resources, driving imperialism.
2. "The U.S. government modernized and expanded the country’s naval forces" - A stronger navy was crucial for projecting power overseas, protecting trade routes, and controlling territories, supporting imperialism.
3. "The U.S. government wanted to regain territory lost during the Spanish - American War" is incorrect. The Spanish - American War resulted in the U.S. gaining territories (like Puerto Rico, Philippines) rather than losing them.
4. "Government leaders wanted to prepare the U.S. military for participation in World War I" is incorrect. World War I began in 1914, and U.S. imperialism in the late 1800s - early 1900s was not focused on preparing for WWI (the U.S. initially stayed out of WWI and entered later).
5. "Many people in American society believed that the United States was culturally superior to other countries" - The idea of "Manifest Destiny" extended to a belief in cultural superiority, leading to the desire to "civilize" other nations, a factor in imperialism.

Answer:

• A. U.S. business leaders wanted access to new economic markets.
• B. The U.S. government modernized and expanded the country’s naval forces.
• E. Many people in American society believed that the United States was culturally superior to other countries.