Why Is Imperialism Good For America

The United States didn’t feel the need to enter imperialism. Unlike the Europeans, United States didn’t feel the constant tension like the European nations. “For a time even Americans were, it appeared, not immune to currents stirring older nations (Roberts, 102).” They felt safe with their new strong military. United States imperialism differs greatly from Europeans because of the way the countries were formed. Unlike the European countries, United States was colonized before it became independent nation. United States became a nation because the Americans felt they were mistreated and oppressed from Britain therefore they rebelled. “The very creation of their country had been by successful colonial rebellion (Roberts, 103)” Imperialism in the United States was a lot smaller and shorter than European imperialism. It also differs in

At the turn of the century, America and the views of its people were changing. Many different ideas were surfacing about issues that affected the country as a whole. The Republican Party, led by William McKinley, were concentrating on the expansion of the United States and looking to excel in power and commerce. The Democratic Party at this time was led by William Jennings Bryan, who was absorbed in a sponge of morality and was concerned with the rights of man. The nation’s self-interest was divided into different ideas between the two parties. At this time imperialism and anti-imperialism were the dominant topics regarding America’s destiny.

     Since its inception, America as a nation has developed and progressed according to trends of change that collectively define an era. Like all other eras, the time period of 1875-1925 experienced growth, changes, movements, and new ideals. It is the way that these changes came about that defines this era. Americans started to push for changes in many arenas of life that were previously unchallenged. New experiences and opportunities were also presented to America that caused tributaries in the former American ideal. These pressures for change could not be ignored and thus America continued its maturity in a new and unique manner. The changes in the American sphere of life and the development of greater

In the 1890s some Americans were eager to expand. Post-Civil War the U.S. was going through a time where they thought that they were lagging behind other nations in terms of expansionism. America felt that they were lacking what they needed in order to become a powerhouse. Many Americans, like Theodore Roosevelt or Alfred Thayer Mahan, were imperialists who wanted to acquire land/territories for the U.S. The United States sought to find their identity as a nation in the world. American Identity to imperialists can be defined as patriotism, military power, and dominance/hegemony.  This was controversial because some Americans were anti-imperialists who did not believe in expansionism, but in defending the Constitution. This brought about both supporters and opponents of imperialism during the Spanish-American War.

Josiah Strong, a reverend and famous Protestant clergyman, wrote in his book, Our Country, about why the United States should support imperialism. He himself is American, but where exactly in America is unknown. It is important that this established, as it makes it easier to understand his motivations for promoting what he thinks are best interests for America. The exact date of this publication is not given, but further research states it is from 1885. At around 1885 was a period of time where imperialism was a concept which was spreading quickly to many large countries, and there were many who supported it in the United States. His book, given the quote, appears to embrace American imperialism for spreading the ideals of the United

Imperialism makes the United States of America the ideal nation to be a part of and live in. Imperialism would help the United States dominate the countries in Europe, Asia, and South America which would prevent any one to ever attack against or threaten America because they would all be under our control. The US saw that Europe was imperialism and thought that they were becoming successful. America also needed access to get materials from the global trade. Also as the United States were struggling during the depression and needed to get more raw materials like rubber and oil they were forced to look across seas to find it. And one way to gain those materials would be to take over those countries to gain access to the materials. With access

There are many elements to take into consideration when weighing the pros and cons of imperialism. After taking an objective look at the facts, I am of the opinion that no, the U.S. did not have the right to build an empire in the Caribbean and Pacific. Building in these areas caused many conflicts such as the Spanish-American War and the Panama Canal. In the building of the Panama Canal, the overall benefits were outweighed by problems such as diseases, and the cost was exceedingly high. The idea of freedom was also a frequent topic that occurred throughout the building of the empire. These problems that occurred through the rise to world power all convey that the United States did not have the right to build an empire in the Caribbean

American imperialism seems at first to be an oxymoron. After all, when this country was established, it was done so by a group of people fleeing the imperialistic oppression of their own homeland. These people had a dream of creating a place where a man could live for himself, free of the subjugation of his government or any other coercive force. This seemed like a relatively simple dream to fulfill at the time, when America was new and lacking the corruption of power. As it grew, however, the simplistic approach to life in the U.S. altered drastically. The power that came with the size and wealth that was soon associated with America brought changes in attitude. Why should America limit its ambition to

In an attempt to increase trade and prove itself as an economic and military superpower, the US began to expand overseas and increase its military size; the US believed in International Darwinism and saw these actions as an expansion of Manifest Destiny which lead to imperialism. People like William H. Seward pushed to annex Midway Island and purchased Alaska to expand the size of the US. However, imperialism became a controversial debate among the American people throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Expansionists and Jingoists like Theodore Roosevelt wanted to protect and gain control of other nations including Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam, whereas anti-imperialists such as William Jennings Bryan, Mark Twain, and Jane Adams were against entangling the US in unneeded conflicts overseas and depriving other nations of their rights. Thus, while advocates of expansionism wanted to educate and civilize other nations and improve US unity, oppositions argued that the US should improve domestic conflicts instead of involving themselves in foreign affairs and should not force America’s ideals on other nations.

During the War of Independence, the British seemed to have the advantage over the American Colonies. Somewhere along the way, though, things started to shift and the colonies had the upper hand. What happened to cause this shift? The British Empire had more advantages at the beginning of the war, so how did the colonists win? The American Colonies had more disadvantages than the British Empire. What changed how did the American Colonists end up winning the war?

Imperialism is described in The American history as a “The quest for colonial empires”. This was something new for the newly developed country, The request for more natural resources was at its peak, with countries like Britain, Germany who have practised imperialism and has succeeded in expanding its power and influence the United State was more than eager to get into this river that seems to cough out silver and gold. At first, most Americans viewed this as a positive Expansion because it will help spread the American way of life such as democracy. However, this idea was not fully explored by the Americans, they headed into a battlefield with weapons and crafty strategy, but without knowledge of what the war is about and a possible side effect on not just the U.S. Do Americans in today's worldwide imperialism as a positive idea or negative?. Imperialism is viewed by many an immoral act even if its initial reason was thoughtful, suppression of the American way of life and the after effect is a stain on the nation that way never be wiped out.

The competition the the advantage economically and politically was fierce. They were all trying to gain control of the New World. Each group would do it for the trading routes and the economic advancement to get ahead of the other nations. Whoever had the most land at anytime would be the one to winning in this rat race we call imperialism.

Imperialism was an extremely big deal throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. There were many occurrences where people who were involved in imperialism would succeed, but there were also failures. Throughout this time period, powers from Europe, the United States and Japan all contributed to both the positive and negative impacts of imperialism. These impacts affected parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of the few people that made huge changes during the “Age of Imperialism” are Dadabha Naoroji, J.A. Hobson, Mary Kingsley, Edgar Canisius, Albert Beveridge, and Rudyard Kipling.

    Imperialism is when a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation and controls over their lifestyle. Some Europeans supported Imperialism because they needed resources that they didn't have but other places did have. This allowed them to benefit from other countries as well as gaining power. Some Europeans and others did not support Imperialism because they felt that the increase in population especially in military would get out of hand and would provide fewer rights. Imperialism has been going on throughout history and it is seen as both good and bad by certain people or groups. I believe Imperialism was and is a good thing because it allowed and still allows for progress and development within the country.

Opening Statement: "The imperialistic relationship that the US had over Panama was important in allowing Panama to become independent from other nations. I believe that even though the United States did not push for the separatists at first, it is clear from the United States past engagements in Panama and the United States later engagements in Korea and Vietnam that the United States was pushing for a mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries. Americas imperialistic relationship not only spread democracy to Panama, but it also provided Panama with financial support, and it saved the country from sure destruction by other countries and evil dictators." Pros of American Imperialism 1) Democracy Spread from America