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American imperialism
Expansion of American political, economic, and military influence
American imperialism
American imperialism is the exercise of power by the United States outside its borders. The United States expanded its territory initially via conquest and colonialism, later shifting to controlling/influencing other countries without conquest, using techniques such as alliances; neocolonialism; aid; gunboat diplomacy; unequal treaties; trade; sanctions; support for preferred political factions; regime change; economic influence via private companies; soft power; and cultural influence. American expansion ended in the late 19th century, with the exception of some Caribbean and Western Pacific islands. While the United States does not typically describe itself as an empire, some commentators, including Max Boot, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., and Niall Ferguson, have characterized it as one. Foreign interventions by the United States have been debated throughout its history. Opponents claimed that such actions were inconsistent with the country's beginnings as a colony that rebelled against...
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