The united states emerged as an imperialist power following
a. the civil war.
b. world war i.
c. the spanish american war.
d. world war ii.

C. The Spanish American War
Following the Spanish American War, American had a sudden hunger for power and territory and so began to appease their Imperialistic needs by conquering and taking advantage of small islands and more territory. During this time, the U.S. acquired new states and took over islands in the Pacific and the Bahamas and exploited their natural resources, like cotton, oil, and coal, for it's own gain.