Multiple choice

One reason people supported Imperialism was

  1. identifying with the British colonial rule

  2. support for self-rule

  3. Belief US would bring democracy and civilization to others

  4. belief it would keep US out of conflict with other countries
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A common justification for American imperialism was the belief in the 'white man's burden' or the idea that the U.S. had a moral duty to spread democracy and Western civilization to other parts of the world.

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