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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is American imperialism really a thing?
<|assistant|>
Yes, American imperialism is a real historical phenomenon. It refers to the period during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the United States extended economic, military, and political influence around the world in order to gain economic benefits, protect its interests and enhance its status as a world power. Some examples of American imperialism include the Spanish–American War of 1898, the Occupation of Honduras in 1903, the Boxer Rebellion Intervention in 1900, and the Guam Annexation Act of 1950.