if memory serves me, it was a border dispute with Mexico over the Texas territory. The Mexicans attacked an American patrol and that was the start of the conflict. But also idk and I could be wrong.
White Man's burden. It was common in around 1899, when <span>British novelist and poet Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem entitled “The White Man's Burden: The United States and The Philippine Islands..” , urging the US to spread democracy to those less fortunate than them. Really, it was an excuse for imperialism, and to forcefully spread their religion. </span>
I think D if I’m wrong I’m so sorry
