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According to President McKinley, national glory, racial superiority, commerce, and evangelism were all motivating ideas for American imperialism.

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According to President McKinley, national glory, racial superiority, commerce, and evangelism were all motivating ideas for American imperialism.

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Step-by-step explanation:

  • William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States who held office in March, 1897 and was assassinated in September, 1901 during his second term as President.
  • President McKinley, was pro-imperialism and he won the election of 1900 due to this. He considered that national glory, racial superiority, commerce and evangelism were all motivating ideas for American Imperialism.
  • American imperialism refer to the policies and ideas that are aimed to extend the power of America over political, cultural, economic beyond its boundaries.

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