Question

MC)Which of the following was a prominent argument used to support the United States’ acquisition of overseas territories during the late 19th century? The United States had a divine destiny to dominate the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. The United States needed access to raw materials and different regions for American-made goods. The United States needed a colonial empire to provide men for military selection. The United States was the only nation with the military power to stop the spread of communism in the developing world.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) The United States needed access to raw materials and different regions for American-made goods.

A prominent argument used to support the United States acquisition of overseas territories during the late 19th century is “The United States needed access to raw materials and different regions for American-made goods.”

Throughtout the history of the United States, the nation has had an expansionist foreign policy that increased its original territory. Through conflicts with other countries like England, France, Spain, and Mexico, the U.S. has acquired new territories. Regarding overseas territories such as Puerto Rico, the Philipines or Guam, the U.S. was able to access to raw materials and different regions for American-made goods. Those raw materials were produced in the overseas territories.  

Answer 2

The most prominent argument used to support the United States’ acquisition of overseas territories during the late 19th century was that "The United States had a divine destiny to dominate the affairs of the Western Hemisphere," although this applied mostly to expansion within the continental US.