When America Chose Empire

When America Chose Empire

Author: Mises Institute May 5, 2026 Duration: 8:14
In the late 1800s, American finally went in search of empire abroad, taking land by force and subjugating people who simply wanted their captors to leave.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/when-america-chose-empire

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