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  Explosion of the United States battleship, killing 260 men.
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  Conflict between U.S. and Spain, to gain Cubas Independence
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  Hawaii was annexed with the U.S. (made territory of U.S.)
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  U.S. policy for promoting the opportunity for international trade and commerce in China.
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  Expansion of Monroe Doctrine
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  To ensure the financial stability of a region while protecting and extending U.S. commercial and financial interests.
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  A canal where ships pass through. (connects Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.