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The American Empire.
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The American Empire by Kristel Trolenberg US History Mr. Franz - D Block October 28, 2002 Today the United States is a vast Empire that influences most of the world. The United States extends its authority over a large territorial area that has been acquired during the short life of the young empire. Contrary to the belief of many US citizens, the United States is neither a republic nor a mob ruling democracy, but a powerful empire that thrives economically on its imperialism. The founding fathers, such as George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, built the foundation, with or without knowing it, for the future of a powerful imperialistic empire. Washington, as first president of the United States, had a great influence on the infant government. He wanted to create an empire by expanding the government's influence through imperialism. He sent John Jay to make a treaty for the British to evacuate the fur...
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