For a country such as the U.S. that makes the equality and protection of rights one of the centerpieces of its own existence

For a country such as the U.S. that makes the equality and protection of rights one of the centerpieces of its own existence

1.For a country such as the U.S. that makes the equality and protection of rights one of the centerpieces of its own existence, explain how the annexation of foreign territories during this period was justified.
2.Provide at least two examples of American imperialism or expansionism in the late 1800s/early 1900s.
3.Think about American foreign policy today. Compare and contrast it with foreign policy of the late 1800s/early 1900s. Provide at least one example based on American involvement with another country today.