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Two reason why the US adopted a policy of Imperialism in WW1 was the desired to stay out of Europe's affairs. The flood of immigrants from the Europe also lead to resentment as the cheap labor pushed wages lower.

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Economic reasons. When a place was colonized, its resources where exported to the motherland for their exploitation.

The US adopted imperialism to add new territory to the united states.

A country engages in Imperialism because it can. If it is strong enough, its neighbours and/or prospective colonies are weak and there are no outside constraints then it will engage in imperialism.

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The US engaged in imperialism during World War 1 to secure a position as one of the greatest powers in Europe. This would ensure lasting economic and social stability for its citizens.

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in order to preserve democracy in the Western Hemisphere

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America got Japan. Or Vietnam. Not really sure.

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