To what degree and in what ways did the spanish-american war represent a turning point in american foreign policy

The Turning Point in U.S. Foreign Policy. Epitomized this shift toward global intervention. The United States entered the war for various reasons, but at its heart, the conflict was motivated by the desire to promote the ideals of civilization, democracy, and freedom around the world.The Spanish-American War, 1898

U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict.

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b) they want the land taken away from the wealthy landowners and given to peasants.