The performance of the united states navy in the war of 1812 could be best described as

Surprisingly successful

Imperialism is the policy of expansion of state power, by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories.

American imperialism

There are many pros and cons of Imperialism policy.

For US the pros of Imperialism are:

It expands territories. The more territories you have, the greater power you have.It gives access to many resources, It gives a boost to the economy,  It gives security,  the US has many military bases around the world.

Cons of American imperialism.

It kills the tradition of the indigenous peoples, who lose their identity and tradition. High Maintenance Cost the US spends so much money on bases scattered around the world.The risk of discrimination on social and economic sectors.

The proponents of Imperialism advocates the notion of economic development of USA, while those who are against Imperialism opine the view that it goes against ethics and morality of the state, because imperialism causes war, and devastation.

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