Question one

what is imperialism? what might be good things about being an imperialist nation? what might be some bad things about it? what are two or three ways that these imperialist ideals might have led to the first world war?

question two

develop a logical argument for imperialism in the united states during the 20th century: why might it have been something the united states wanted to try? what arguments were our leaders making to let us claim outside territory?

question three

several us leaders wanted no part in imperialistic practices. why did these officials think imperialistic policies were such a bad idea? what were a few big problems they saw with conquering foreign lands?

question four

does the united states practice imperialism today? what can you see that you determine that? should the united states have imperialistic policies today? why do you think that?

Imperialism: olicy or ideology of a nation to dominate politically or economically, a country or several countries, considered by the dominant nation as inferior

Explanation:

1)Imperialism is a policy or ideology of a nation to dominate politically or economically, a country or several countries, considered by the dominant nation as inferior. On the one hand, Imperialism has the advantage to provide resources and strategic economic and military points, but on the other hand, many of the dominated countries could eventually attempt independence (as history has shown to Britain and Spain for example), which would be an issue for the nation.

It is possible to say that the main advantages previously mentioned could become disadvantages because of the domino effect caused by the domination of nations and the alliances forged by some of them

2)After WWII, The United States became stronger because of the allies aids (they helped many countries to recover from destruction the war left behind) This contributed to the strengthening of US economy and the idea of imperialism.

3)One of the main reasons for anti-imperialism leaders was that the idea of imperialism was in contradiction to the spirit of the founding fathers and the way they felt about colonialism (which was exactly what they were trying to erradicate with the struggle and the Declaration of US Independence).

4)The US practices Imperialism in an indirect way, because they don’t stablish colonies in countries, but they tend to dominate their economy and market, without invading them. Nowadays, many nations (such as Argentina) depend in US economy for their own economic stability

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