Spanish American War

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U.S. access to the Pacific Ocean increased by building a canal.

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Built a canal.

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Territories gained by the U.S. after the Spanish American War?

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Outcome of Panama Canal construction?

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Increased U.S. involvement in Central America.

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Importance of Panama Canal to the U.S.

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Improved trade relationships.

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President during the U.S. acquisition of territories from Spain in the Spanish-American War?

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William McKinley

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McKinley's belief in Cuba's independence from Spain led to:

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The Spanish American War began.

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USS Maine exploded in Havana, leading to the Spanish American War.

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Cuba

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McKinley's expansion of America's global role:

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Acquired territory through military conflict.

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Not a reason for U.S. involvement in the Spanish American War:

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Prevent the spread of Communism.

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U.S. takeover of Panama Canal construction reason?

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Trade improvement between Pacific and Atlantic coasts.