The United States acquired<span> Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as territories in the Spanish-American war. </span>Technically, Cuba gained its independence, but USA soldiers stayed in the country for a long time.
Greater choices of goods/services and job creation
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The right to criticize;
The right to hold unpopular beliefs;
The right to protest;
The right of independent thought.
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<span>Had no power of taxation remained with the states. However, Congress had the power to maintain military forces, declare war, coin currency, handle Indian affairs and create a postal service.</span>
