Because we are the only ones big enough and strong enough to save the helpless from the world's bullies. We are expected to save those who can't save themselves. If we don't we are heartless. When we do we are imperialistic. It's hard to save a planet single handedly and make everyone happy at the sametime. But who else is going to do something? The French?
"Imperialistic" can be a subjective evaluation and opinion, but it can safely be said that under the present administration in power, definitely not.
the need for new places to get raw materials
Imperialistic and resource-driven.
The United States was not as imperialistic as other imperialistic countries were. The US only sought the Pacific and the Caribbean/Middle America. The Philippines were acquired during the Spanish-American War (as were several other American territories) and really exercised the US's westernmost desire.
The most imperialistic state in the world is Great Britain (they have colonies in XXI century). So Russia is imperialistic not more than USA =)
is being part of the imperialistic approach beneficial to your country?
no
They wanted to gain an advantage in the competition for global resources. <--- Net
They were imperialistic.
Old kingdom
France
All answer are correct