AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Cause
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Result
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the Mexican American War (1846-1848), the U.S. conquered the northern half of Mexico. In the Spanish-American War of 1898, the U.S. seized control of the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. After these acts of imperialism, when one country extends its authority over another, the U.S. became a world power.
Detailed explanation-2: -In sum, America’s transformation into a world power resulted from a variety of factors. Some of the most important include: American Imperialism during the late 19th century, increased involvement in global affairs, the booming of American industry, and the general economic strength of the American economy.
Detailed explanation-3: -On August 12, 1898, the United States and Spain reached a cease-fire agreement in its brief conflict over Cuba and the Philippines. The war marked America’s entrance onto the global stage as a military power.
Detailed explanation-4: -Both a desire for new markets for its industrial products and a belief in the racial and cultural superiority of Americans motivated the United States’ imperial mission.