Such a perspective overlooks the devastating consequences of imperialism, which often leads to violence, exploitation, and the erosion of local cultures and sovereignty. Rather than creating peace, expansion typically perpetuates inequality and destabilizes the regions it claims to "civilize," as seen in numerous historical examples where indigenous populations suffered in the name of progress.
make a 1 to 2 sentence anti imperialist counter argument to this
If we expand into those countries we will cause peace by doing so, the expansion of a great civilized power is a victory for law, order, and righteousness, when we expanded into Mississippi, Florida or Texas they became peaceful due to our expansion.
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