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Imperialism is: The policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.

NOW this is how the united states has contributed and used imperialism

  During the 20th centuries, the United States pursued a forceful policy of expansion. Towards the end of Manifest Destiny the US realized that it had to become a major player in the global empire to continue prospering. The concept of overseas expansion erupted, war broke out, and the US found itself owning new land and ruling many subjects. The US has taken over Hawaii, the Phillippines, and Puerto Rico. The concept of an American Empire was first popularized in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War of 1898. After fighting the Spanish-American War the U.S. and Spain met to sign the Treaty of Paris, in which the U.S. was given Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines for a set price. Mark Twain called this payment an, "entrance fee into society". American imperialism was introduced to the American people in 1899 when the leagues began to be form. There were both imperialist and anti-imperialists. The American Imperialists wanted to have a supreme ruler and government because they believed that it promoted peace. The anti-imperialists did not want a supreme ruler because they believed that they would have too much power. They also didnt believe in interfering with other countrys' affairs.

This map shows territories or places owned by the United States :)

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