Which of the following was a factor in the growth of imperialism?

the shortage of manufactured products
the desire to obtain raw materials for industry
the military threat from groups of smaller nations
the desire to learn from the cultures of other nations

the answer is: the sesquicentennial of the american civil war is an occasion to consider the legacy of that great conflict. this legacy is our inheritance, and despite many indelible features, we continue to negotiate the resolution of that conflict. the civil war was fought over slavery, but not always on behalf of slaves

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.