Question

Why did Americans become more open to imperialism?

OA) Overproduction increased Americans' desire to expand into foreign markets.
OB) They sought to increase the workforce by encouraging emigration from U.S. territories.
OC) Slow domestic markets increased the need for overseas investments.
OD) A shortage of raw materials required expansion into other territories.

Answer 1

Both a desire for new markets for its industrial products and a belief in the racial and cultural superiority of Americans motivated the United States' imperial mission.