The timeline below shows events in U. S. history between 1898 and 1904. The United States fights the Spanish-American War.
(April-August 1898)
The United States acquires Puerto Rico,
Guam and the Philippines by the Treaty of Paris.
(December 1898)
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
Congress votes to annex Hawaii.
(July 1898)
The United States acquires control
of the Panama Canal Zone.
(February 1904)
Based on the timeline, which conclusion can be made about American policy in these years?
O American imperialists triumphed over those opposing the annexation of overseas territories.
O Congressional leaders overcame the reluctance of U. S. Presidents to acquire overseas possessions.
Americans took new steps because they feared attacks by foreign powers.
O Colonial peoples welcomed American leadership to develop their economies.