Lord forgive these people for they don't know what the truth is.... I think
<span>allowing Germany to take aggressive steps in hopes of maintaining peace</span>
The Spanish-American War affected U.S. power in Asia by making the U.S. an important power in Asia. With the acquisition of Guam and the Philippines the U.S. increased it's influence in Asia.
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