Imperialism In Colonial America
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its economic, military and cultural influence around the globe.
The United States currently has over 650 military bases in 38 different countries. This gives the world a certain level of defensive support which helps to protect the individual person around the world in times of conflict. American training, equipment support, and other resources provided through imperialism allows for people to pursue their dreams with fewer worries.
From the time the first settlers arrived in Virginia from England and started moving westward, this was an imperial nation, a conquering nation. The original 13 colonies had plenty of space when they were initially founded, but …show more content…
From the creation of the transistor to modern robotics to the ability to explore deep space, these technologies have sometimes been brought to other nations through the practice of imperialism. This has helped to develop nations faster than they would have been able to do on their own.
Americans may argue with each other often about the right way to proceed, but eventually they come together to create a solitary message of freedom that is rare in the world today. Imperialism then takes this message to others around the world. This can even be seen in the use of the American dollar, which is the official currency in 9 nations other than the US around the world right now. More than 60% of foreign exchange reserves is held in US dollars as well.
To this day, America still has several territories, including Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. The US has also allowed many of its overseas territories to gain independence after World War II, and these include the Philippines, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall
The United States currently has over 650 military bases in 38 different countries. This gives the world a certain level of defensive support which helps to protect the individual person around the world in times of conflict. American training, equipment support, and other resources provided through imperialism allows for people to pursue their dreams with fewer worries.
From the time the first settlers arrived in Virginia from England and started moving westward, this was an imperial nation, a conquering nation. The original 13 colonies had plenty of space when they were initially founded, but …show more content…
From the creation of the transistor to modern robotics to the ability to explore deep space, these technologies have sometimes been brought to other nations through the practice of imperialism. This has helped to develop nations faster than they would have been able to do on their own.
Americans may argue with each other often about the right way to proceed, but eventually they come together to create a solitary message of freedom that is rare in the world today. Imperialism then takes this message to others around the world. This can even be seen in the use of the American dollar, which is the official currency in 9 nations other than the US around the world right now. More than 60% of foreign exchange reserves is held in US dollars as well.
To this day, America still has several territories, including Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. The US has also allowed many of its overseas territories to gain independence after World War II, and these include the Philippines, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall