Question

1. One factor that motivated imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was the

Question 1 options:

A. development of closer political ties with European nations.

B. closing of China to all foreign trade.


C. support of international peacekeeping operations.


D. acquisition of new markets and sources of raw materials.



2. A major reason for the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

Question 2 options:

A. discourage United States trade with Latin America


B. prevent further European colonization in South and Central America


C. defend the Panama Canal from Great Britain


D. provide economic aid to South America

Answer 1

1. (D) | 2. (B)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The U.S wanted to expand its market and economy by opening up trade with foreign countries.

2. The U.S DID not want european countries to interfere with Southern Latin American countries. It wanted to keep economic trade between the U.S and various regions of Latin America.