Should the United States expand its territory?

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…possibilities. The U.S. did have a logical explanation for trying to take over the areas that they did. Even though there were two main differences between Manifest Destiny and Imperialism, both policies are virtually the same. The basis of their ideas and also the effect they had on this country are nearly the identical. However controversial they were, both policies can be considered excellent steps in helping America to gain much desired new territory.