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Originally Posted by teethandclaws Given the historical context in which it takes place, these attitudes were probably the norm. | This was the basis of his entire presidency, and they weren't as widespread as you think. They were generally accepted, but not everyone was an imperialist. He popularized a lot of the ideas, especially the idea of imperialism as a rite of manhood for a masculine nation, over "effeminate" native populations. |