American Imperialism Research Paper

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The shaping of American foreign policy in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century was much affected by American imperialism. Imperialism had several major roles in American foreign policy, some of these roles include, the idea of American Exceptionalism, an ensured economic growth through the cultivation of other nations land, and the shift back to isolationism.
During the period of American Imperialism, for the most part, was a peaceful movement with a lack of forcefully taking the land. However, the peace movement had repercussions. These repercussions can be seen through the Spanish-American war. America entered the war in hopes of freeing Cuba from the tyranny of Spain, consequently America won the war and the rights to