They wanted more land for their colonial expansion
When war erupted, Theodore Roosevelt was an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, but as his boss was out of the office, he immediately took action on it. After this, he sent a telegram to the admiral that if war was coming, he would take offensive action against Philippines because it was a big part of the Spain's Empire. Then a few days after that, war was started. Roosevelt did was the telegram was told and Philippines was captured showing the intense force of the U.S. over Spain.
When the actual president of the United States, <u>William McKinley</u>, died, Roosevelt take his place, he was now known as a hero.
Young men got enlisted, some free Africans Americans joined the Patriots, women ran farms and businesses, served as messengers, nurses, and spies, and helped the army by raising money or by making clothing.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY MY ANSWER EXACTLY
On July 3, before crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. ... Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11.
I forgot wich one it was sorry
Brainliest?
(I cant spell ok)
:)
