He was an author so he contributed by writing books to acknowledge the age of enlightment of literature and... other things!
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 best options from the list regarding how the United States and other countries saught to make the world better after World War II would be by "b) rebuilding war-torn countries" and "<span>c) establishing the United Nations," since they had learned not to "punish" nations like Germany after World War I. </span>
consolidate gains in a way that ensures the enemy no longer has the means or will to continue conflict
