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After the Civil War and the division of the United States, what did the Amer. simply wanted to focus on?
rebuilding the nation
Who was the two U.S presidents that changed American's minds and expanded America's role?
Willam McKinley and Theodore Rosevelt
What did James K.Polk do?
Popularized the concept by stating that it was America's right to expand across the continent.
in 1895, Cubans rebelled against Spain, why?
They wanted independence from Spanish rule.
How much Cuban sugar did the U.S business had invested?
More than $50 million
True or False: Most citizens did not want the U.S to get involved in foreign affairs or other countries' issues.
True
Who did the Cubans call to help them win independence?
The United States
What happened to the USS Maine?
The ship suddenly exploded; more than 250 sailors died.
What did the newspapers accused Spain for doing?
They accused them putting mines in the harbor or planting a bomb abroad the Maine.
How did the Spanish War begin?
William McKinley asked a Congress for permission to send troops to Cuba. As a result, Congress agreed and declared war on Spain on April 20, 1898.