Imperialism and Progressivism

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When I think about imperialism, I think of the disruption that resulted from World War I. The need by the United States to influence other nations for different reasons, however justified or well-meaning they may have been, had a bearing on one of the significant wars in the world. While protecting one’s future interest is ideal, the topic made me view American’s actions as self-serving, whereby the country only cared for what they wanted without weight the greater good and future implications. It was more saddening that Americans believed that God destined them to rule over more territory. The need to protect one’s country by acquiring more territories made America powerful. Nevertheless, evoking ...