Question

What were some reasons for us imperialism

Answer 1

American imperialism is the economic, military and cultural philosophy that the United States affects and controls other countries. Such influence is often closely associated with expansion into foreign territories. The concept of an American Empire was first popularized during the presidency of James K. Polk who led the United States into the Mexican–American War of 1846, and the eventual annexation of California and other western territories via the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden purchase.

Answer 2

Answer: Which were reasons for US Imperialism?

-to establish naval bases around the world

-to support the belief in cultural and racial superiority

-to find new markets in which to sell their products

-to compete with other imperial powers

Explanation: question unclear but this was the answer on my Edg test