American Imperialism Dbq Analysis
From the late 1800s to after World War II, the United States moved from the idea of isolationism to greater involvement in world affairs. The United States became actively involved with several countries. The United States was now following a policy that some criticized as imperialism. Although American Imperialism had both benefits and drawbacks for the United States, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks for various reasons, such as improving the United States economy and opening up shorter routes for United States ships. Thus, imperialism is beneficial for the United States.
American Imperialism is beneficial because it improves the United States economy. This is evident in Document 4, which states, “Banks make loans to colonies …show more content…
Document six proves how these people turned from “rags” to “riches”. This, again, shows the benefits of American imperialism because both the United States and the colonies are able to gain better economy through US imperialism. Therefore, US imperialism is beneficial for the economy of both sides, which shows how beneficial American imperialism is to the economy and trade of both the United States and the colonies.
The benefits of American Imperialism outweigh the drawbacks. However, some may believe otherwise because US imperialism may lead to war between the United States and other nations. They may believe so because Document 3 states, “... The dangers of war and of the almost constant rumors and threats of war to which all nations interested in the Far East are subject... There is seldom a week which does not bring alarming reports of threatening hospitalities… The coming struggle is chiefly this Far Eastern question which keeps every shipyard, gun yard, and armor yard in the world busy night and day.” This shows that because of the fact that many imperialistic nations, such as England, …show more content…
Although some may believe it would be the cause of unnecessary wars, some wars are simply unavoidable, so it will be wiser to make preparations for these wars, instead of trying to delay them by showing weakness to other nations and giving up on these islands. Therefore, American imperialism is beneficial to the United States in countless
American Imperialism is beneficial because it improves the United States economy. This is evident in Document 4, which states, “Banks make loans to colonies …show more content…
Document six proves how these people turned from “rags” to “riches”. This, again, shows the benefits of American imperialism because both the United States and the colonies are able to gain better economy through US imperialism. Therefore, US imperialism is beneficial for the economy of both sides, which shows how beneficial American imperialism is to the economy and trade of both the United States and the colonies.
The benefits of American Imperialism outweigh the drawbacks. However, some may believe otherwise because US imperialism may lead to war between the United States and other nations. They may believe so because Document 3 states, “... The dangers of war and of the almost constant rumors and threats of war to which all nations interested in the Far East are subject... There is seldom a week which does not bring alarming reports of threatening hospitalities… The coming struggle is chiefly this Far Eastern question which keeps every shipyard, gun yard, and armor yard in the world busy night and day.” This shows that because of the fact that many imperialistic nations, such as England, …show more content…
Although some may believe it would be the cause of unnecessary wars, some wars are simply unavoidable, so it will be wiser to make preparations for these wars, instead of trying to delay them by showing weakness to other nations and giving up on these islands. Therefore, American imperialism is beneficial to the United States in countless