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US Becoming a World Power 1890s-1914
Secondly, the Spanish-American War of 1898 marked a significant shift in the US's foreign policy. The war, which was fought over territorial disputes in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulted in the United States acquiring new colonies and territorial holdings, including Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. This territorial expansion not only bolstered the country's military and economic power but also established the US as a global power with a significant presence in multiple regions.