(A) High taxes
(B) Low self esteem
(C) ** A feeling of superiority
(D) Incredible amounts of pasta
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Concept note-1: -This ideology, which Lipset called Americanism, but is often also referred to as American exceptionalism, is based on liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, republicanism, democracy, and laissez-faire economics; these principles are sometimes collectively referred to as “American exceptionalism".
Concept note-2: -The U.S. Armed Forces has significant capabilities in both defense and power projection due to its large budget, resulting in advanced and powerful technologies which enables a widespread deployment of the force around the world, including around 800 military bases outside the United States.
Concept note-3: -Imperialism-the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and/or military control over weaker territories. 1.
Concept note-4: -Both a desire for new markets for its industrial products and a belief in the racial and cultural superiority of Americans motivated the United States’ imperial mission.