There was poverty at home
hope this helps
Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States naval officer, historian, and one of the most influential American authors of the nineteenth century.
He argued that modern navies needed repair and coaling stations, which would not be dependable if controlled by other nations. This reasoning implied a justification for American acquisition of colonies to develop port facilities throughout the world.
<span>The battle of Leyte Gulf not 100% sure tho :/
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<span>What struggle experienced by prince Diponegoro? is that what you said?</span>
