At the end of the nineteenth century the united states was motivated to expand its influence overseas because. A. other countries were desperate to be corrected
B. of constant threats to its security from European forces
C. it needed to find new and cheaper routes to africa and asia
D. many believed in the superiority of Anglo-Saxon culture and ability

the answer to this question is the third option. hope this

abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.