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