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U.S. Influence Overseas
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- The Spanish-American War of 1898 was fought to free Cuba from Spanish rule, but one ironic result of the war was the American annexation of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as American territories. How did she feel about the acquisition of the new colonies?
- In the U.S. government, there was bitter debate over these acquisitions. Some even called the actions of the U.S. imperialistic. In general, how did she feel about America's role in world affairs?
- Did she think the acquisition of the colonies was good planning? For example, the Midway Islands, acquired by the U.S. in 1867, were strategically important to the U.S. in World War II. Did she think that the more land the U.S. owned, the better off the country would be?
- Some people felt that America's involvement in international affairs would lead to entanglement in foreign rivalries and wars. In fact, President George Washington envisioned this and warned against it. Did she think that a policy of isolationism was preferable to expansionism?
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