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formation of a congress
Articles of Confederation formed the Continental Congress comprised of delegates from the colonies who were instrumental in articulating the needs of the states. The Continental Congress was instrumental in the set-up of a national government following the Declaration of Independence,
At this time colonies were viewed as a major factor in determining a nations power internationally and also an engine for economic growth in a mercantilist system. Therefore, arguments in favor of U.S. Imperialism would have been fueled by the power struggle with European nations to exert global influence and dominance. Another major factor that individuals would have argued for was that colonies would have provided new markets and sources for raw materials for the growing US economy. In the end the U.S. did not become a major imperial power which most likely served the nation's power and reputation in the long run.
