American imperialism
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American imperialism (also known as American hegemony) is the economic, military, and cultural influence of the United States on other countries.
At one time, this influence included expansion into the foreign territories. Expansionism was a primary objective of most empires, an example being the British Empire. This includes politics, money, culture, and the military. After World War II, the United States became the strongest country. This influence continues today.[1] It has a strong influence on countries in Europe but also on countries in Africa and Asia.
American imperialism began in the 1890s. In 1896, the US annexed the Hawaiian Islands.[2]
After the Spanish-American War, the US annexed Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. In 1914, the US completed the Panama Canal. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine increased US influence in Latin America. It was the basis for Roosevelt's Big Stick policy. The US evolved from expansionism to being an influence on world affairs.