I think that Michael committed TREASON against the United States.
Treason is defined in the United States Constitution. It is found in Article 2 Section 3 and it states the following:
<span>"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court." </span> Michael aided the enemies of the United States when he funded countries in manufacturing weapons that were used in the war against the United States.
The US victory in the Spanish American War resulted in the Us gaining possession and/or control of many new territories. These and other territorial gains resulted in the creation of a new far flung empire. ... In 1895 Hawaii became a US territory.