What best describes the motivations of U.S. expansionism during the mid-1800s to early 1900s?

The desire to increase their knowledge of other cultures

The desire to model the U.S. economies after foreign policies.

The desire to gain new cultural allies.

The desire to increase their economic and military strength


What U.S. policy best represents the acquisition of new territories like Hawaii, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?

journalism

isolationism

expansionism

anti-imperialism


What role did yellow journalism play in escalating American interests in the Cuban Revolution, which eventually spurred the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

It created an imaginary conflict between Spain and Cuba and helped to sell many newspapers.

It fueled an intense interest in the events and helped created sympathy for Cuban rebels.

It helped the federal government maintain an understanding of the political events in Cuba.

It led to the United States government eventually offering to help Spain stop the Cuban revolt.