Was the Occupation and Annexation of the Philippines Fundamentally Different

question 32

Essay

Was the occupation and annexation of the Philippines fundamentally different from America's previous forms of expansion into territory held by Mexico? Why or why not?

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Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership value held by stockholders.

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