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it means that he didn't depend on others
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For example, other countries that wanted higher control of various regions started investing in other aspects of warfare such as aircraft building which was not covered in the conference. Japan for example started annexing territory in order to ensure greater control over the Pacific region which was also not forbidden by the conference.
On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. It would be the first overseas conflict fought by the U.S. It involved major campaigns in both Cuba and the Philippine Islands. ... Their quest was described as a "splendid little war" by Secretary of State John Hay
