Dependiendo del tiempo, vivieron una vida escondidos como el ferrocarril subterráneo, o fueron capturados por militares o policías.
Answer:
First, the US got involved for economic reasons. Americans felt that taking places like Hawaii and the Philippines would give them new sources of raw materials. It would also give them new markets in which to sell their goods. Second, Americans wanted to spread their way of life around the globe.
Wait, who lived in that time? The answer could be 'war' but I need more information...