In what ways did American economic interests drive U.S. policy makers to embrace imperialism?-U.S. policy makers began to view colonization as a way to acquire raw materials crucial to the success of American industries.-American policy makers wanted the United States to serve as a market for manufactured goods from it colonies.-The rise of the global economy forced the United States to construct a navy that could ensure the safety of American merchant vessels carrying goods to foreign markets.-If the United States colonized regions outside of North America, U.S. corporations would more easily be able to recruit skilled laborers from a larger potential workforce.

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