Imperialism was a very influential part of our history.

Imperialism caused many things

such as boosting a nations strength and morale. Imperialism also lead to the industrialization of
some nations and colonies. This paper will show how imperialism changed the world in a
positive way.
Imperialism helped America become a world power and boosted national pride. The
West Indies drift towards us, the Republic of Mexico hardly has an independent lifethe United
States will outweigh any single empire (
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has influence and power over foreign lands, a concept of imperialism. According to The US
History Textbook, in 1893, U.S. Marines intervened in Hawaii in support of a coup against
Queen Liliuokalani, who was overthrown. In 1898, the United States went to war with Spain in
support of Cuban rebels fighting for independence, but then occupied Cuba and other former
Spanish territories, such as the Philippines and Puerto Rico, after winning the war. On its own,
the United States became a world power. This also increased national pride as this made citizens
feel that their nation, the United States, was better than other nations.
Imperialism spread industrialization to other nations . According to The US History
Textbook, industrialization spread when the United States got involved in trading with nations
such as Japan. Imperialism meant more trade with other countries- more trade meant more
money- more money meant that the country had more money to invest in industrialization. This
led to a chain which spread industrialization and also provided more money for the United States
to use. This industrialization allowed nations with outdated technology to improve.
Some may say imperialism led to the United States, land of the free, home of the brave,
controlling and having influence over other nations which would contradict its own morals.
However, the United States are simply governing those who cant govern themselves. The just,
humane, civilized government of the republic to the savage, bloody rule of pillage (
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The United States are giving them a better, safer choice than what they couldve had.
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shows an old, wise man helping a boy reach the door self-government with steps such
as education. Not only are we giving them a safe rule, were helping them self-govern themselves.
In conclusion, the facts showing imperialism was a positive change are overwhelming.
Imperialism clearly was beneficial to the world. Imperialism helped nations grow stronger and
spread imperialism. Without imperialism, our world would be worse than what it is right now.