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Why did Americans want the us to annex other territories?
They could not raise enough forces of their own to keep their borders secure
Which three countries did the US get from the Spanish American War?
Cuba and the Philippines are both former US Territories gained in the Philippine American War. The other two were Guam and Puerto Rico are still US Territories.
Are people of a US territory also citizens?
Yes. Persons born in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and other US territories are US citizens.
US territories must be what?
under control of the us
Why did Japan want to control the Philippines?
The Philippines was a strong base for US military power and had to be controlled by Japan if they were going to expand in east Asia without US interference.
How did the US gain territories?
For the most part they bought the territories. This allows the US to expand to other parts of the world.
Why did businesmen want the US to expand to the pacific?
In order to make money in Pacific territories and nations.
What 2 territories did the US expand into first?
No
The Confederacy wanted to abolish slavery?
The Confederacy did not want to abolish slavery. In fact, they wanted to expand slavery into the new territories of the US.
How did the US gain northwest territories?
For the most part they bought the territories. This allows the US to expand to other parts of the world.
Why did businesmen wants the US to expand into the Pacific?
In order to make money in Pacific territories and nations.
Which US President viewed the Mexican American War as a chance for the US to expand its territories?
President James Knox Polk.
What best describes us foreign policy during the monroe adminstration?
The US sought to expand its borders into Spanish territories
How many overseas territories does Israel own other than the US?
Israel does not own the US or any other overseas territories.
Obvious fate of the US to expand and take over territories west of the Mississippi River is called?
manifest destiny
Why did businessmen wanted the US to expand into the pacific?
In order to make money in Pacific territories and nations by john overbay
Why did Americans want the us to annex other territories?
They could not raise enough forces of their own to keep their borders secure
