In the 189os, the main goal of those who
supported United States imperialism was to
(1) bring self-government to areas under United
States control
(2) obtain overseas markets and naval bases
(3) defend against attacks by enemy nations
(4) spread democracy to Africa and Latin
America
In the 189os, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to "(2) obtain overseas markets and naval bases". There was very little altruism involved.