What were the negatives of American Imperialism?

Answer 1

The negative aspect of Imperialism was that a powerful nation could become dependent on a colony they created in an under developed nation. Or if they lost a sphere of influence, when that sphere was taken away either by a revolt or a change in domestic policies.

Imperialism also had a manpower cost. Military resources were required to keep the benefits of imperialism on going.

Answer 2

Well, this answer truly depends on your perspective. What may seem "negative" to some can seem "positive" to others. Imperialism implies one country's supposed superiority of another. The innate presumption that correlates with imperialism has produced negative results for those countries or cultures who prove to be victims of such "take-over." Although the imperialist countries may benefit, imperialism may prove detrimental to the "lesser" countries. The concept of imperialism is so broad that it is difficult to quantify negative aspects without biased sensibilities.

The aspects of imperialism differ based on which country initiates it and which country is the target. Imperialistic countries in the past may include such countries as the US, England, and France while targets may include such countries as India, Africa and Mexico.

Certain negative aspects (depending on opinion): Westernization, slavery, violence, repressive conditions, discrimination, economic hardship, etc.

Answer 3

The negatives of American imperialism were that they exerted pressure over weaker country's not so much with an intention to loot them as was the method of operation used by say Britain Spain The Netherlands to name but a few. the United states on the other hand used a system of fostering strife and war amongst its neighbors to further its own ends. More money can be made by selling your friends weapons then having them compete with you on the open market.