Why the US was involved in imperialism?

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American imperialism is caused by the nation's desire to expand its control and influence in locations overseas. This is accomplished through military, political and even economic prowess. United States imperialism dates back to the 1800s. In the United States, imperialism emerged around the 19th century.

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Some Americans supported imperialism from a moral rather than an economic opinion. They saw much of the world as living in dark- ness. It was the duty of the United States, in their view, to bring the light of freedom and Christianity to those dark places.

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