Define the word imperialism. what is your opinion: should the u. s. engage in imperialism? under what circumstances? offer a brief, effective argument against the opinion that you hold.

Imperialism is the policy of expansion of state power, by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories.

There are many pros and cons of Imperialism policy.

For US the pros of Imperialism are:

Cons of American imperialism.

The proponents of Imperialism advocates the notion of economic development of USA, while those who are against Imperialism opine the view that it goes against ethics and morality of the state, because imperialism causes war, and devastation.

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explanation:

a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.