Assess the Validity of the Following Statement: "America Did Not

question 33

Essay

Assess the validity of the following statement: "America did not start the [Spanish-American War] with imperialistic motives, but [because of the war], it wound up with imperial and colonial fruits in its grasp." Is it fair to say that America acquired these territories in "a fit of absent-mindedness"?

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Definitions:

Preauthorized Electronic Transfer

An automatic transfer of funds from one account to another, agreed upon in advance by the account holder.

Financial Institution

Organizations that provide financial services, including banks, credit unions, and insurance companies.

Written Notice

A formal notification provided in written form.

Bank Make Payment

The act of a bank processing a transaction and transferring the requisite funds from one account to another as instructed.