20th Century Imperialism

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The U.S should have taken an Imperialistic role during the 19th and 20th century. The economy of America would be able to expand greatly due to the new trade opportunities. Expanding to other places would also help the military strength of the U.S. Also, the U.S would be able to share their religion and beliefs to other countries that were believed to be, less civilized than them. Taking an Imperialistic role in the U.S was a good idea in the 19th and 20th century.
There are multiple reasons that the economy of the U.S. would expand due to Imperialism. First off, the U.S. could start to grow more crops in other places around the world. Also, the U.S. could trade/sell natural resources from other areas. The U.S could also do what the Europeans
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is military strength. With more land in different locations, the more troops and docks the U.S. would be able to set up. This would overall make the U.S a safer place. This would also inspire more citizens to join the army. Alfred Mahan also stated that a bigger navy was needed to protect American merchant ships. The navy would be a big help in expanding because traveling across oceans would become a necessity and the navy would make sure that it’s safe.
Another reason that the U.S. should take an Imperialistic role is a good idea is to spread religion throughout the world. Many places around the world have different beliefs and the U.S should tell their beliefs and spread them. The U.S at the time thought that their beliefs were correct and that people who didn’t agree with them were uncivilized. Rudyard Kipling wrote “The White Man’s Burden,” which described how the U.S was bringing their new thoughts, beliefs, and “wisdom” to the Philippines. The U.S spreading their ideas and beliefs is another example of how following an Imperialistic role would be good.
Overall, the U.S. should have taken an imperialistic role during the 19th and 20th century. Due to the fact that America’s economy will boom, the military’s strength will increase greatly, and they would be able to spread ideas, and beliefs to new regions of the world. An imperialistic role at this time would greatly benefit the

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