Which of the following was a major economic motivation for U.S. imperialism in the late 1800s?
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Correct answer: The need for new markets to sell surplus industrial and agricultural goods
As the U.S. industrial economy expanded, leaders feared domestic markets were saturated. Overseas colonies provided both raw materials and a 'safety valve' for excess production.
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