The U.S occupied Cuba but, as provided for in the Teller Amendment, did not try annex it after the American victories over Spain in Cuba and the Phillippine Islands the United States became an imperialist power. It left the United States with overseas territories, colonies and as the major power in the Pacific Ocean.
The answer was South Africa.
Rhodes’ ambition was to create a railroad that would connect African colonies
directly to Cairo in Egypt. This was made during the colonial period. Though some parts were constructed, it missed
completion due to rivalry with other European colonial powers.
