Which was the least persuasive motivation for United States imperialism? Why?
Review the videos and read the textbook chapter carefully. You can also include the primary source reading if you wish. Consider the numerous motivations for the United States to engage in imperialism: religious fervor, naval strategy, pseudo-scientific moralism, economic expansion, and more. Write a strong paragraph, minimum of 350 words, answering the following question: Which motivation for United States imperialism was the least persuasive? Why?
Some considerations that might guide your approach to this assignment:
Consider the various goals and concerns of the United States:
the frontier appeared to be closed and the US might need larger markets to sell its goods
Religious fervor had many convinced that by converting the world to Christianity, Jesus would be prompted to come again
Other industrialized countries were already dividing up the non-industrialized portions of the globe.
Many regions of the world had vast natural resources, but were inhabited by non-whites
Most other strong empires in history had a strong navy
Consider the various means of gaining power over another territory:
economic exploitation
military conquest
cultural persuasion
or more…
This written response should be at least 350 words minimum. You are encouraged to write more if this assignment is something you want to really dig into.
Write it with your own words.
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