Maine was sent to protect American interests in Spanish-ruled Cuba. ... The American media stipulated war. Reacting to a blockade on Cuba ordered by President McKinley, the Spanish had declared war. ... These countries were the most vulnerable after the Spanish American war, which meant they were weak to resent any invaders or conquerors. ... After being relinquished by Spain to the United States Aguinaldo declared the Independence of the Philippines. ...

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Subsequently following the French and Indian War, which happened to be where the British fought for the American colonies, Britain was in great need to pay its debts. Holding the war against the colonies, Britain decided to tax the colonies to pay for their large debt. ... In 1650, a series of laws called the Navigation Acts were issued for the American colonies; although they did not come into full effect until after the French and Indian War. These laws prohibited the trade of certain items, which made it difficult for merchants who relied on French, Spanish, and other foreign countries for ...

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After the American Revolution, the United States had to create a new government. ... The best thing that the Articles of Confederation did was show America that a strong, centralized government was required to prosper. ... The American economy too became worse after 1781 when the Articles were ratified (Doc 7). ... After the Revolutionary War, British signed the Treaty of Paris, and one of the agreements between US and Britain was that they leave their land in America where their military forts were. ... He would rather be allied with Spain than take advantage of profitable trade along the M...

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Jefferson passed the embargo acts in order to rebel against the British because the British were capturing American ships and sailors. ... The Jay Treaty in 1794 greatly disturbed the Republicans because the British said the states still had a pre-revolutionary war debt to pay. ... Jefferson favored and practiced expansionism, and he thought they should expand before Spain or France moves in and tries to take over. ... Congress enforced a draft for the army in the war of 1812, but the Constitution did not support this, resulting in a strict construction from Madison, which was a reversal fo...

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