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1) In the late 1800s, the U.S. began expanding its foreign interests and joined the imperialism of other world powers due to economic, military, and nationalistic factors. 2) The U.S. annexed Hawaii and went to war with Spain over Cuba, acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as territories. 3) The U.S. took on new international roles including building the Panama Canal and establishing policies to maintain influence in China while other powers competed for control in the region.

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