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Raised support for Cuban independence
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McKinley's time in office, the US annexed Hawaii and also fought the Spanish-American War. In this war, the US took control (either official or unofficial) over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
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the "Rough Riders" was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in May 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry.
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He sought colonies and ports all over the world to exert American influence.
