The complete question is the following:
American expansionism after the 1890s:
Select one:
A. was hampered by the continued U.S. observance of the Monroe Doctrine.
b. was largely driven by the desire for expanded overseas trade.
c. was not affected by the development of the railroad.
d. had little to do with American consumer demand for foreign products.
e. severely depressed the nation’s agricultural and industrial production.
Answer:
b. was largely driven by the desire for expanded overseas trade
Explanation:
In the late 1800s, American industrialization grew significantly: the production capacity and speed increased, technology made possible the creation of better machinery, new products were made (like the telephone and the typewriter), big business rose, the division of labor changed and the railway system grew.
Such prosperity prompted the U.S. to acquired lands beyond its borders and seek to influence other countries in order to expand overseas trade, have control of other markets and natural resources and maximize profits.
