The Spanish American war and the annexation of the Philippines.

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…chew. At this time in history, America was in no position to be taking on the responsibility of another culture of people into its society. Besides, the more the United States would have expanded its territory, the more chances of war we would have been obligated to fight in. Although the imperialism has faded out in this country, remember, there is still the strongest leader of all imperialist still living among us - Bill Gates.