Essay paper, APA Format, 300 word count

"America Becomes An Empire"

The United States prides itself on support of democracy and the protection of human rights.  How did the United States reconcile this view with the annexation of foreign territories during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?  Support your response with at least two examples. Think about American foreign policy today.  How has foreign policy changed since the late nineteenth century in terms of annexation and nation building?  Support your response with one current foreign policy issue or action.