History Final paper

Discussion Board #10

imply, the word “Imperialism” means an acquisition of a power or a territory by gaining economical as well as political aspects of that place. Colonialism is one of the forms of imperialism. When I talk about the word “Imperialism”, the first thing that comes in mind is Europe because it is the place from where Imperialism began. But, in this class, we are talking about the “American Imperialism”. Every war that has happened in the world is because of the Imperialism. One worst part about The American government is that it tries to show the world how strong they are. Even, in the present world, America has the biggest influence all over the world.

In the early 19th century, America extended its Imperialism over Philippines, Cuba, Germany, Hawaii, Austria, and Japan seizing their political and economic aspects. One of the instances of American acquisition is the building of the Panama Canal which was solely financed by America. As in the 1800s, American and British traders want to ship their goods within a few times and without the high cost of shipping, but it wasn’t possible until they built the Panama Canal. Even, in the Spanish war, America supported Puerto Rico and Cuba, after the end of Spanish war with the victory in favors of Cuba, America played a dirty game and ended of getting Cuba, Philippines and Puerto Rico which were free states before. Another example of American acquisition is the annexation of Hawaii in 1898, which allowed America a free and easy access to Asia.

Above these all, what I found interesting is that America started its Imperialism following a belief called America Exceptionalism, which is an idea that America is superior and unique than other countries due to its specific world mission for freedom and democracy.