Question

Which of the following was NOT a reason for United States to look beyond its boundaries in the late nineteenth century?. A: to sell surplus goods and procure raw materials. . B: to provide jobs for its surplus of industrial workers. C: to spread Christianity to those it considered inferior. . D: to civilize the “inferior races” in Asia and Africa. . E: to establish military alliances with other nations.

Answer 1

Out of the choices given, the one that was NOT a reason for the United States to look beyond its boundaries in the late 19th century was to establish military alliances with other nations. The correct answer is E. 

Answer 2

Answer:

E: to establish military alliances with other nations.

Explanation:

During most of the 19th Century, the US managed to maintain its policy of isolationism despite its economic growth. The nation remained isolated from Europe and avoided any military alliances with other countries because those were feared by the Founding Fathers.

The US was able to expand its borders coast-to-coast without abandoning the isolationism policy and fought three wars without making any alliances with Europe - War of 1812, Mexican War and Spanish-American War -.