"Q: Evaluate imperialism as an acceptable foreign policy for the US to follow at the turn of the 20tg century. Defend your awnser udinh specific evidence from this era" what does this question mean? I have no idea​

This question is asking you to evaluate whether imperialism (the policy of extending a nation's power and influence through diplomacy or military force) was an acceptable foreign policy for the US to follow at the turn of the 20th century. You should use specific evidence from this era to defend your answer.

acceptable could mean that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.