During the late 19th and early 20th centuries,U.S.foreign policy was closely tied to domestic economic?

Question

concerns.The annexation of hawaii,the open door policy with china,and the construction of the panama canal in latin america were all motivated by an interest in A.breaking up monopolies and trusts B.extending land grants for railroad construction. C.acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials D.limiting the power of labor unions to strike.

Answer 1

c-trade with Europe made us rich....the two were closely tied until WW1[when we basically only traded with England..and that` only giving them credit because all their resources where going to the war]

Answer 2

Teddy Roosevelt felt that it was our responcibility to foster democratic governments in North and South America.  He was involved in the most recent Mexican Revolution as well as several revolutions in S. America.