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The 10 pages that link to American imperialism, each with the reason it gives.

• Spanish–American WarRelated: The new overseas possessions made the war a turning point in arguments over U.S. expansion.

• American exceptionalismRelated: Exceptionalism has sometimes framed overseas expansion as a special duty rather than ordinary power politics.

• Philippine–American WarNarrower topic: Debates over overseas empire framed U.S. decisions to annex and govern the Philippines.

• Treaty of Paris (1898)Narrower topic: The treaty became a defining expansion of U.S. overseas power.

• José MartíCompared with: Martí feared that Spanish rule might give way to U.S. domination of Cuba.

• Guano Islands ActNarrower topic: The act expanded U.S. reach through claims that did not require ordinary annexation.

• Henry Cabot LodgeRelated: Lodge advocated overseas expansion and supported the acquisition of territories after the Spanish-American War.

• George DeweyRelated: Dewey’s victory accelerated the debate over American rule overseas.

• Big stick ideologyNarrower topic: The ideology was one expression of the larger expansion of American influence overseas.

• Brooks AdamsRelated: Adams analyzed the strategic and commercial forces behind U.S. expansion.