American Imperialism (1866-1913)

American Imperialism of the late 19th and early 20th century, an extension of the doctrine of Manifest Destany, saw the expansion of America’s sphere of influence and control into Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.

Museum of the American G.I in College Station, Texas - Image of The Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War would be the first war the United States would fight overseas, involving campaigns both in Cuba in the Caribbean and the Philippines in the Pacific.