How did some American politicians justify U.S. imperialism at the end of the 19th century?

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anonymous · Answer

I hate america at this time point

happpily · Answer

agreed @Sapient

kittyjosh · Answer

Some American politicians at this time, such as Theodore Roosevelt, justified imperialism by claiming that the United States had a duty to intervene in the affairs of "uncivilized" countries.

happpily · Answer

thank you n_n

anonymous · Answer

he says that we must help the "Negros" of this world, he actually says this!

happpily · Answer

Dont use that word and we should!!
Why the hell wouldn't we they're fking people.

anonymous · Answer

Good point but we should help, not rule

happpily · Answer

and why is that? 
a white dude can rule but a black person cant?
is that what your saying?

anonymous · Answer

NO never, I think you misunderstood me, in Teddy Roosevelt speech he says that "America is white and we must teach the worlds negro"

anonymous · Answer

an analogy, not to be taken seriously

anonymous · Answer

@Happpily please respond I dont want you thinking I'm racist. I am fully for Treating everyone with equal rights. This includes punishment, praising, friendship, job opportunities.

happpily · Answer

my apologies, thought you were being racist....
i feel awful now sorry!

anonymous · Answer

I'm not, thanks for understanding, no worries :)