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Capitalism and War: US Economy Benefits

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What was the Monroe Doctrine primarily intended to do?

Encourage European nations to invest in the Americas

Promote cultural exchanges between America and Europe

Warn European nations against interfering in the Americas (correct)

Expand American trade with Asia

Why did some Americans support the idea of foreign involvement at the end of the 19th century?

To show off America's cultural superiority

To establish new trade routes with Africa

To demonstrate America's emerging power and strength (correct)

To promote religious freedom worldwide

What was the main concern of President Grover Cleveland regarding Cuba's independence movement?

The threat of Spanish aggression against the U.S.

The possibility of a white and black republic in Cuba (correct)

Ensuring a smooth transition of power in Cuba

Potential economic losses for the United States

What event led to the U.S. Navy using warships to force Japan to open its ports to American shipping?

The Perry Expedition Signup and view all the answers

Why did Theodore Roosevelt think the nation needed a war?

To divert rebellious energy from strikes and protests. Signup and view all the answers

How did the American people view the Cuban rebels' fight for independence?

As a struggle for freedom similar to America's Revolutionary War Signup and view all the answers

What economic reason did William McKinley have for wanting a war?

To create a demand for American products in foreign markets. Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict prompted the United States to send troops to other countries or take an active role in their affairs 103 times between 1798 and 1895?

The Mexican-American War Signup and view all the answers

According to Senator Albert Beveridge, why did the United States need to open up other countries to American goods?

To reduce the surplus production of American factories and farms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of American factories producing more than the American people could use?

Surplus goods that needed to be sold abroad. Signup and view all the answers

How did capitalism contribute to the idea of needing a war for economic reasons?

By creating a surplus of American goods needing foreign markets. Signup and view all the answers

What was one key reason for wanting to open up markets overseas according to William McKinley and Senator Albert Beveridge?

To sell surplus American goods abroad. Signup and view all the answers