Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not? Discuss with reference to historical events and examples. Has the U.S. impact around the world been mostly benevolent or mostly damaging? Discuss and explain your thoughts.

Is the United States an Empire?

Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not? Discuss with reference to historical events and examples. Has the U.S. impact around the world been mostly benevolent or mostly damaging? Discuss and explain your thoughts.

Background Materials
1. Chapter 17
https://openstax.org/books/american-government-3e/pages/17-introduction

2. J. Rufus Fears, “The Lessons of the Roman Empire for America Today
https://www.heritage.org/political-process/report/the-lessons-the-roman-empire-america-today

3.Video: Democracy Now,

4.Interview with A.G. Hopkins,