They wanted to explore the country and gain from its natural resources. They also felt like they could expand their country and become a more powerful nation. The americas were also believed to have hidden treasures at the time. Many believed that they coiukld gain wealth and respect by erstablishing a society there.
During the periods of fighting with the Native Americans and expanding American territory on the continent through ethnic cleansing the United States was not actively engaged in expanding its boundaries around the globe through colonialism like other European states were doing at the time. This was a major difference in the expansionary domestic policy that was pursued in contrast to the rather isolationist foreign policy.
hmmmm
id say all but the first one??
ik i did this test i just cant remember the answers very well sry