As I recall, the money mostly went on stopping Germany
China is doing to the US what the US did to Britain in the 19th century: growing their economy while we waste money on our empire.
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Personal thanks on behalf of the Kopferstich family, now Carthy.
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Britain was only eclipsed in the 20tu century
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Roman Empire, British Empire, Soviet Union. Over spending on military always leads to collapse eventually.
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imperialism has the same problem as socialism: eventually you run out of other people's money.
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The US spent a lot of $ on Empire in the 19th c too (eg $250 mil Louisiana purchase, Civil War, CA, TX...); had more room for growth
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only if by empire money you mean wars outside of US
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agreed. The 19th century (1800s) were full of battles on home turf. Mexican, natives, Civil War, etc.
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