Pros And Cons Of American Imperialism

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Once said by William Cobbett, “It is by attempting to reach the top at a single leap that so much misery is caused in the world.” This quote states that with too much ambition come consequences. In order to be successful, one does not have to make abrupt choices that one believes will result in success. Instead, one should take small steps with caution in order to ensure the reaching of a goal. American imperialism is done with great ambition that can at times result in disaster, just as the quote states. Forms of imperialism such as the American one can be found in places you do not suspect. For example, in “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins a group of wealthy people decide to take over the country. They then, place their own laws and divide