Since the foundation of this country, the United States has always been an imperialist nation. Imperialism is the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries. The United States, based on this definition, is an imperialistic nation. During the 1800's and 1900's the United States pursued an aggressive policy of extending its political and economical influence. From the moment Christopher Columbus first set foot on the east coast, …showed first 75 words of 2868 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2868 total…the activities of other countries and expect to remain as powerful, safe, and independent as we are today. The forefathers of our nation had the courage and foresight to intervene and assert American authority in situations that some say were none of our business, but ultimately protected us and allowed the United States to evolve into a great nation. Therefore, the imperialistic actions of America throughout history have played an important role and are justified.