US Super Power

American imperialism has undergone varying transitions through its developmental stage in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and it was interpreted to be many things, including controversial to the original colonial beliefs. The United States rapidly took up the sport of becoming involved with foreign nations, and it was clear that through influence on these nations, the United States would grow in both territorial size and power in the global sense. America helped many Polynesian, Latin American, and Asian nations during this period, and most of the conversed issues was trade and foreign relations. The desire of territorial expansion was also in response to the blossoming ideal of Social Darwinism, where expansionism was justified if the United States was aiding struggling nations with their foreign and domestic policies. Although justified, Social Darwinism was an unethical approach to world power, and many perceived this step in American Imperialism as corrupt. The Panama Canal also held a large part in building American Imperialism. Creating this canal would determine which nation dominated the sea, and the United States was more than eager to pounce on the opportunity to increase their global influence. The United States dipped its hand into many global issues during and following the Gilded Age, and these hold the honor of molding American Imperialism, but its change over time was held up to debate by scholars in the Gilded age and by contemporary

The United States has faced many conflicts from the 18th century to the mid 20th century on the road to becoming the country it is today. Wars have been part of many conflicts that have broken out between the United States and various other powers during this time. The wars have cost many lives and allowed for the United States to rise to superpower status and stay a powerful nation in today’s world. But, the United States actions caused them to become part of many wars because they increased tensions between themselves and other countries causing war to be inevitable. The United States actions led to war by increasing tensions making war inevitable in many situations from the 18th century to the mid 20th century by the idea of imperialism,

​In the year 1914, America used different strategies in expanding its powers. In this case, the American regime, targeted expanding the economy of the country. This was done by implementing a policy that involved expanding the America political powers around the world. In the era of 19th century America used different forms to employ its powers. In this period the American regime created a strong military that furthered the country interest in expanding its powers. One of the way that made America become a world power was the Spanish American war. The war was due to the conflict between the two nations as America had an economic interest and America become victorious. Therefore, this paper focuses on evaluating the way America emerged as a

Tp what extent was the Spanish-American War a turning point in the development of American foreign policy?

Nationalism was another major factor in declaring war against Spain. Nationalism emerged in the United States and all of its people seemed to support the war. The “yellow press” printed multiple stories of scandals, including the explosion of the Maine in the Havana harbor. The yellow press printed that the Spanish were responsible for this action, which led to the slogan “Remember the Maine.” Nationalism and pride surged within the United States and war became imminent. The “rough riders,” who were volunteers from the United States, invaded the Santiago harbor in order to drive out Spanish ships. They paved the way for the American army and forced Spain to sign an armistice. After the war was over and the Cubans were free, The Platt Amendment was passed. It provided that Cuba had to state in its own constitution that the US might intervene with troops in Cuba in order to restore order and to provide mutual protection. It also promised to sell or lease naval stations to the US. The doctrine of Manifest Destiny also played a major part in the war. The US wanted to expand its country and spread its Anglo-Saxon culture. Imperialism was also part of this objective.

The emergence of America as an imperialistic power came to fruition with the American entry into the Spanish-American War in 1898. The Spanish-American War played an important role in the anti-imperialism argument. The Anti-Imperialist League

to stay at equal footing with world powers such as Germany and Japan, they needed to expand their influence into the Pacific. Only then, as is mentioned, would the U.S. be able to respond to other nations with its great sea power.

From 1877 to the current year of 2015, America has transformed from a country ravaged by internal conflict into a global superpower. Many key moments in history come into play to highlight the rise of America’s power. The Industrial Revolution began the steady rise of America. Through major substantial events, such as: the Spanish-American War, World War I, the Cold War, and the introduction of a New World Order, America made a remarkable surge towards becoming the global superpower that it is today.

At the turn of the 20th century, America was just beginning to arrive at a stage of development that her European counterparts had done so decade's prior, Imperialism. To this point, the identity of the United States up until the late 1800's was that of westward expansion and manifest destiny. The spirit of discovery fueled the advancement of the railroad and steamboat industries, while settlers from around the world poured into the states, spurred by her massive industrial growth. However, as all good things do, the allure of conquering the ended with the complete settlement of the country. Now, without any territory to conquer within her borders, the dawn of Imperialism had come. Beginning with the conquering of Hawai'i, and followed by the taking of Cuba, the U.S. began to seize territories around her as a means of expansion. In 1898, America participated in her first international conflict since the war of 1812

If we hadn’t used the practice of Imperialism, we wouldn’t be the superpower nation we are today. Since we were a superpower in major events it helped turn the tide, for example in WWII the Axis powers were winning the war until we were dragged into it. Imperialism helped us grow militarily; strong military helped us turn the tide in major

For the last one hundred years, the United States has been part of numerous regional and global wars. Logically, its engagement in these wars had foundations on various reasons, and it employed numerous tactics to ensure that it emerged victorious in each instance. Besides, these wars had different implications, some of which are still significantly relevant to the contemporary society. Since its establishment as a superpower at the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has engaged in some legitimate wars and employed incalculable armed intrusions (Rockoff 8). Some of the most famous wars America partook in the last century include World War I & II, the Korean War (1950 – 1953), the Vietnam

\Throughout the 20th century, the United States has built and maintained hegemonic superpower status. Since its birth, America has transformed from a limited constitutional republic based on protecting and respecting individual rights, to a modern day empire based on majority rule, seeking to dictate to the rest of the world. The testament of history is that empires do not and cannot last indefinitely. The graveyard of empires is littered with great powers who did not understand this very fact. The most recent empire to join this historical path to failure was the Soviet Empire, and the American Empire is well on its way. Many Americans are oblivious to this fact and think that somehow America is inherently different and protected from all of the ills that have come to other nations throughout history. They speak of American exceptionalism, the idea that America is the greatest nation ever conceived in history, the superior exception in the world; however, this is a flawed definition of American exceptionalism, and the very psychological atmosphere is what leads to the collapse of empires. America was exceptional, not because of a superiority complex, but because it recognized its human nature, the fact that it was not an exception to historical, natural, or economic laws to which all nations are subject to. This lack of proper understanding of American exceptionalism is leading America towards a collapse. America will cease to be exceptional if it joins other nations

18), would be the development in the ideology of American exceptionalism post WWII. The military buildup during the war gave America the strength to impose and spread imperialism throughout the second half of the 20th century. Because America had the military, economic, and cultural strength to enforce its self-interest, America was able to determine what was just because it was the stronger party. Regardless of how other nations felt about America imposing its will, having that power and exerting it resulted in America furthering its self-interest and becoming very

By 1890, the united states had by a far the world’s most productive economy. America becoming the world power because united state had done a lot positive things.Without the negative and the positive that the united state have done, we wouldn’t be like how we are today. The united state have succeeded a lot but the untied state made some mistake in their journey. Some positive things the united state have done is WW1, Philippine american war, and the Spanish american war.

The American victory over the Spanish Empire in the War of 1898 signified a new shift in American history because the United States emerged as a new world power and acquired a significant amount of overseas territory. Despite the makings of a potential imperialistic state, Americans would deny the empire-building identity mainly due to the bloody conflict in the Philippines coupled with contradictions to the U.S. national narrative of self-determination and anti-colonialism.