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It led to a buildup of military force and the establishment of the navy.
<span>It laid the groundwork for a war between the states. </span>
<span>It caused both Spain and France to build alliances with the United States. </span>
<span>It set the stage for a government policy rejecting foreign involvement. </span> The answer is "It set the stage for a government policy rejecting foreign involvement. "
