Spanish American War Of 1898

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2. The War of 1898 also known as the Spanish American War of 1898 was very important to the United States expansion as a world power. The United States broke precedent by acquiring overseas colonies, victory in war forced the Spanish to renounce claims on Cuba, and sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. Also, because of victory they proclaimed the independent state of Hawaii. Tariff policies implemented in those colonies sparked an economic boom. United States as a world power followed a series of policies to protect the new American territories and expand its international market. The United States foreign policy focused on the Open Door promotion in China making a clear statement to affirm the intention

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