It was the Mexican-American war <span>that brought about the need or desire to begin an expansionist policy with regard to foreign affairs, since the end of this war ceded a lot of new territory that was used by settlers moving west.</span>
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Answer:
Asia and the Americas
Explanation:
The US gained influence in both the Caribbean and Pacific. This was due to its acquisition of Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam.