based on the cartoon, which conclusion can be made about american imperialists in the late nineteenth century? responses most imperialists intended to use local populations as an inexpensive labor force. most imperialists intended to use local populations as an inexpensive labor force. imperialists generally planned to replace local peoples with american colonists. imperialists generally planned to replace local peoples with american colonists. imperialists planned to spend more in development costs than they could ever recover in profits. imperialists planned to spend more in development costs than they could ever recover in profits. some imperialists wanted to educate and help the local peoples of annexed territories.