Identify the various factors which compelled the United Stat

Identify the various factors which compelled the United States toward imperialism. Which factor was most significant? Explain why.

Solution

Factors which compelled the compelled US towards imperialism are:
1. Political: It includes identification and nationalism to be spread across nations
2. Economic: It includes desires to find new markets for trade.
3. Geographic: It includes interest in competing for land alongside its neighbouring nations.
4. Cultural: It includes influencing factors like way of life, quality of life etc

The economic factor was the most significant factor as it needed overseas markets for increased industrial and agricultural production. During 19th century because of industrial revolution the productivity increased and the US wanted to increase the market so that it can have assured markets for its goods.