Adverse Effects Of American Imperialism

Imperialism is an action that involves a country extending its power by the acquisition of territories. It may also include the exploitation of these territories. If the United States continues to control lands overseas for their economy and to expand its army then, the inhabitants of the territory will not welcome the Americans. When being controlled by another country it’s citizens will resist its oppressor; America. Those people will not willingly forfeit their rights and land for the benefit of another country. Imperialistic territories will start out controlled but will ultimately become domestic disputes between the citizens and the intruding government.

Imperialism was inevitable with the growth of industry. This Expansion was a big departure from earlier attempts to expand the American’s boundaries. The needed for Natural resources forced the United States to look for places that would be able to supply them with the …show more content…
It should be considered a moral duty to lend all support to the ending of imperialism so that people can be free to shape and create their own destiny. During imperialism and colonialism the invaders tend to try and manipulate the population to conform to their beliefs and way of life. This forced lifestyle leads to the prosecution of native citizens who continue to practice their beliefs either religious or political. Who are the oppressors? The few: the king, the capitalist and a handful of other overseers and superintendents. Who are the oppressed? The many: the nations of the earth; the valuable personages; the workers.” Mark Twain, an American writer and a leader of anti-Imperialism, states that in an imperialistic society the oppressed workers are treated horribly like slaves who cater only to a small percentage of the world being the kings and monarchs; the