American imperialism

Rj Scott

class

Mr.Wong

February 14, 2003

American Imperialism


Imperialism is the advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas. This is how America came to be the most powerful nation, by eliminating racial discrimination. In the late Nineteenth Century, American imperialism was encouraged by interests, ideology, and strategic interests.

Economic interests in other countries is what helped America improve their economic status. M...