Why would people be profani imperialist?

for U.S. imperialism would grow, and America would gain an empire. • American ... some of the most prominent people in America, would arise. Notable ... saying anything disloyal, profane, or abusive about the government or the war effort.

Explanation:

social contract theory, nearly as old as philosophy itself, is the view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live