What are some political and military reasons for American using Imperialism?

Question: What are some political and military reasons for American using Imperialism!?

(in the late 19th century and early 20th)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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The main reason was to establish the U!.S!. as a world power!. This also gave America a tactical military advantage with the coming of radio communications!. The European nations already had colonies around the world, and some of them were posing a military threat (whether real or imagined has yet to be determined) to the still-new country!.Www@QuestionHome@Com