10. Identify one political factor that influenced American imperialism.
(1 point)
Responses
the desire to spread Christianity and other religiouns
the desire to spread Christianity and other religiouns
the desire to advance the arts in other countries
the desire to advance the arts in other countries
the desire to have greater access to international markets
the desire to have greater access to international markets
the desire to strengthen alliances with other countries
the desire to have greater access to international markets
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Apologies for any confusion; however, the option I pointed out remains a relevant political factor:
the desire to have greater access to international markets
This factor was indeed a strong influence on American imperialism. The United States was interested in expanding its economic influence and securing new markets for its products, which motivated political decisions that led to the acquisition of territories and the establishment of influence in foreign regions. This was part of the broader economic motives behind imperialism, including the search for new resources and trade opportunities.
In contrast, spreading Christianity was more of a cultural and religious motive than a direct political one. While it was often cited as a justification for imperialism, and while missionaries did have political influence in some cases, the primary drivers of American imperialism were political and economic.
The desire to advance the arts in other countries and the desire to strengthen alliances with other countries, while potentially relevant in some historical contexts, were not as central or driving forces in American imperialism as the quest for new markets and economic expansion.
The correct answer is: the desire to have greater access to international markets.
To arrive at this answer, you should consider the various political factors that influenced American imperialism during that time period. One significant factor was the desire to expand economic interests and gain access to international markets. The United States sought to establish colonies, territories, and spheres of influence in different regions to secure trade routes, ensure favorable trade agreements, and access valuable resources.
Other possible factors mentioned in the responses, such as spreading Christianity, advancing the arts in other countries, and strengthening alliances, may have played a role to some extent but were not the primary political factors driving American imperialism.