What Is The Progressive American Imperialism

In 1898, the United States became a colonial power, in accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, to defend America’s traditional posture. Following the victory of the Spanish-American War, the United States established numerous colonies to serve as foreign bases. Unlike the previous era of continental expansion, the Progressive era sought to improve the lives of foreign societies through American Imperialism. The radical shift away from Jacksonian foreign policy was the result of the United States proactively committing itself to the global pursuit of liberty, justice, and democracy. Traditionally, Jacksonians would oppose foreign idealism and imperialism in favor for domestic policy.