Question

why did business leaders push the united states to claim overseas territories? select the two correct answers.

Answer 1

Well, they wanted to expand to Latin America, to spread democracy, to politically influence the other countries, and expand so America has more territory.

Answer 2

Question:

Why did business leaders push the United States to claim overseas territories? Select the two correct answers.

A.They wanted to spread democratic values to other parts of the world.

B.They wanted to access new sources of labor and natural resources.

C.They wanted to spread Christianity to other parts of the world.

D.They wanted to show that the U.S. was a great military power.

E.They wanted to open new markets for U.S. export goods.

Answer:

Business leaders push the United States to claim overseas territories. Because they wanted to access new labor and natural resources. They were also keen to inaugurate markets and hub for U.S. export goods.

Explanation:

Policy of  “American imperialism” imputed to the late 19th century which generate policies helpful to expand political, cultural and economical control of USA over areas beyond its limitations. The increment in productivity leads demand of export and this hike is possible when manpower is sufficient.

Thus, to feed the need, overseas territories claim became policy. Philippines and Hawaii were approachable regions for them to show expansionism. To achieve goals, George Washington flagged off policy of U.S Non-Interventionism and US promulgated Monroe Doctrine to permit American colonies growth and development beyond the boundaries.