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Imperialism

What is imperialism or expansionism? The definition back in the late 1800s to early 1900s would probably vary depending on whether you asked a person who was pro-imperialist or anti-imperialist. The pro-imperialist would likely define imperialism as an effort to expand the nation's territory to prevent falling behind other nations in a race to become more powerful. On the other hand, an anti-imperialist would define imperialism as a larger nation using its power to dominate a weaker nation completely, including militarily, economically, politically, and culturally.