(A) developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
(B) ** emerged as a major world power
(C) pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
(D) refused to become a colonial power
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Concept note-1: -The spanish american war was marked a turning point in american foreign policy because the United States of America became an imperial world power. What does Imperialism mean? Extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Concept note-2: -The Spanish-American War of 1898 ended Spain’s colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and secured the position of the United States as a Pacific power.
Concept note-3: -The Spanish-American War accelerated policies promoting overseas investments, later referred to as “dollar diplomacy” under President Taft (1909-13). Before that, this expanded policy could be seen in the Open Door policy regarding China (1899–1900).
Concept note-4: -The Spanish-American War (1898) epitomized this shift toward global intervention. The United States entered the war for various reasons, but at its heart, the conflict was motivated by the desire to promote the ideals of civilization, democracy, and freedom around the world.
Concept note-5: -Representatives of Spain and the United States signed a peace treaty in Paris on December 10, 1898, which established the independence of Cuba, ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States, and allowed the victorious power to purchase the Philippines Islands from Spain for $20 million.