Some in America continued to denounce this policy as evil and bad for America. Supporters of imperialism were quick to point out the drastic improvement in America's economic situation and virtually silenced these dissenters. Of course, anti-imperialists have never been truly silenced. Even today, we see a Democratic Party more concerned with domestic issues and internal stability, while Republicans appear to continue to embrace their legacy of global influence. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, expansionism was known as the new imperialism. The term was a legacy of European imperialist efforts, which had arisen before dying out years before. These European countries had turned to imperialism again during this period, earning this era the title of the new imperialism (Magdoff 117). Although American imperialist ambitions never really disappeared, they had their ups and downs. Some might cite the late 19th century as a unique period for American expansion, but it doesn't appear that imperialism has changed much over the course of human history. Even today, America cannot resist the fundamental urge to expand its influence throughout the world. In recent years, wars have been fought in Iraq and Afghanistan with the stated aim of combating a terrorist threat to America. After dismantling the terrorist networks, the United States set about building new governments in these countries. The ultimate goal would be the stabilization of the region by nations now favorable to American interests. This is very similar to the case of Cuba and its liberation from Spain. Of course, as Cuba has finally turned against America, it appears that America is losing control of its interests in the Middle East. History indeed repeats itself