British imperialism is one of the many influences that helped to shape United States government documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The king of England ruled America for approximately 150 years
It was one of the first times war was being broadcast on live national television, and the horrors of war caused many in the American cities to protest the war and to stop sending young teens to what many thought was a war America had no place in.
Economic growth can reduce poverty by doing all of the above. Growth benefits all aspects of society--public and private--and often occurs in areas where there is lots of competition.