Examples Of American Imperialism
I do believe the United States was an imperialistic nation due to the fact that they needed to expand and grow their territorial possessions. Imperialism is defined as “the economic, military and cultural philosophy which states that the United States, either directly or indirectly, affects and controls other countries or their policies.” (lumenlearning.com) In order to gain control, it was important to constantly gain more land over time. Two significant examples are the removal of indian tribes from south and the Louisiana Purchase. When the United States was expanding over time, they came across indian tribes. “The Trail of tears” is the aftermath of the United States out of the south and into, what is now, Oklahoma Territory. During
that time, the indians had no choice over the US. Over 60,000 died and suffered from exposure, with diseases and without food, they died from starvation. The act passed was the ‘Indian Removal Act’ in 1830. Another example is the ‘Louisiana Purchase’ which was buying Louisiana territory. The United States ended up spending over 11 million for the Louisiana purchase which improved expansion greatly. The US doubled in size and gave control over the Mississippi River with the addition of the port city of New Orleans. They used them for farmers to ship their crops for money.
that time, the indians had no choice over the US. Over 60,000 died and suffered from exposure, with diseases and without food, they died from starvation. The act passed was the ‘Indian Removal Act’ in 1830. Another example is the ‘Louisiana Purchase’ which was buying Louisiana territory. The United States ended up spending over 11 million for the Louisiana purchase which improved expansion greatly. The US doubled in size and gave control over the Mississippi River with the addition of the port city of New Orleans. They used them for farmers to ship their crops for money.