The Gentleman's Agreement of 1907 is best described as "The United States would not segregate Japanese immigrants, and Japan would not allow further emigration to the United States." :)
At this time colonies were viewed as a major factor in determining a nations power internationally and also an engine for economic growth in a mercantilist system. Therefore, arguments in favor of U.S. Imperialism would have been fueled by the power struggle with European nations to exert global influence and dominance. Another major factor that individuals would have argued for was that colonies would have provided new markets and sources for raw materials for the growing US economy. In the end the U.S. did not become a major imperial power which most likely served the nation's power and reputation in the long run.
The Brahmin were the priests, teachers, and judges who understood dharma.
Answer:
it really depends on the job. Since money was worth more than it is now. An army job would be worth $6 a month.