re: Are Americans historically less able to empathize with other cultures in

Americans are abhor their own Imperialism. The people of the United States cannot rationalize the concept of subjugating a people with the principals of their nation's founding. The principles of self-determination, individual liberty, and economic freedom are simply incongruous with ruling far-flung indigenous peoples by decree. The principles of manifest destiny embolden us to be the great spreaders of democracy and freedom in the world (often whether those people want it or not).