Please please I need help determine whether America acted more like a World Leader or a World Bully during the Age of Imperialism. In a short persuasive essay, explain your choice with evidence from history. This responses should be 1-2 paragraphs.

During the age of Imperialism, America was mostly not involved. Imperialism created America. It was a product, not an Imperial power. Europeans placed colonies in America. The resulting ‘Americans’ and nation ‘America’ only engaged in imperialism late in the game: annexing Hawai'i, annexing or acquiring some other small Pacific isles, annexing Puerto Rico after receiving it from Spain, an temporarily annexing the Philippines. America was one of the nations that had some control in China for a while during a weak Chinese empire's rule. America acquired the Philippines from Spain and was surprised to learn the Filipinos did not agree. A bloody war ensued. America's worst imperial moments were that Philippine American War and the poor relationships with Native Americans leading to violent and brutal wars. But, let's face it, that is a bad legacy. The Spanish American War aided the Cubans against Spain and did not result in annexation of Cuba. I consider it a just war. Acquisition of Hawai'i and the Philippines prevented their conquest by more cruel nations, a good thing for them and America, but those acts were handled poorly and unjustly. Explanation:

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