How did nationalism contribute to the rise of american imperialism

Nationalists held a firm belief that their country was far superior that all others, hence wanting to expand it. Imperialism is the practice of keeping colonies to preserve the mother country.  
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The social difference that caused sectionalism in the antebellum era would be c.)  north was disorganized. the north had slow population growth, where as the south had mass immigration.hope this really mark