According to this stanza, what is the purpose of imperialism? to benefit colonial peoples to benefit the most talented Europeans to spread industrialization to spread native cultures

ummm? is that supposed to be a question or a but this is a reason he won re-election

explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov

i would think it's industries and hydroelectric power

a because i tried to vote with just my college id and the answer was no