There were five major things that caused the U.S. Overseas Expansion:
1) New Manifest Destiny: the mission to reach from coast to coast
2) Commercial Expansion: the need for new interactions in international markets
3) Naval Power: this was still during the time when naval power was one of the greatest military powers a nation had. Having more of it, ensured your success in conflicts and influence
4) Darwinism/“White Man’s Burden”: Christian/Catholic missionaries’ missions to “uncivilized” nation, such as the ones in Africa
5) Closing of the Frontier: Americans wanted to have the “frontier”, or unmapped regions mapped and explored
All of these resulted in the spread of democracy, American influence and the realization that America was a big player at the table of nations.
Answer: (C) borrowed technology from railroads.
Explanation: Edge 2021
Answer: They are heads of executive departments.
Explanation:
They are appointed by the president but must be approved by the Senate. The Cabinet includes the Vice President, and has 15 different departments such as Health and Human services and Education.
