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The Spanish-American War reopened the conversation about American imperialism.

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The 1898 Spanish–American War propelled the United States onto the world stage as a colonial power and renewed intense national debate over expansion. The U.S. acquired territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines) and questions about annexation, empire, self-determination, and the Constitution’s reach led to a vigorous public and political debate (e.g., the Anti-Imperialist League vs. expansionists).