American imperialism during the early 1900s had significant consequences both domestically and internationally. Domestically, it led to the spread of jingoism and the glorification of American power. The acquisition of territories like the Philippines and Guam allowed the United States to assert its military dominance in the Pacific and establish naval bases, consequently bolstering its status as a global power. However, such imperialistic endeavors also provoked anti-imperialist sentiments at home, with critics arguing that this expansionist policy contradicted American values of freedom and self-determination. Internationally, American imperialism contributed to tensions with other global powers, fostering competition for resources and territories as well as spurring rivalries that would later contribute to conflicts like World War I.
