Avenged Sevenfold was released by a Dutch band.
American imperialism is the economic , military and cultural philosophy that the United States , either directly or indirectly , affects and controls other countries or their policies .. United States. United States. Such influence is often closely associated with expansion into foreign territories .. expansion. expansionism. The concept of an American Empire was first popularized during the presidency of James K. Polk who led the United States into the Mexican -- American War of 1846 , and the eventual annexation of California and other western territories via the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Gadsden purchase .. United States. United States. James K. Polk. James K. Polk. annexation of California. Conquest of California. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Gadsden purchase. Gadsden purchase