Explain 2-3 ways in which the Spanish-American War influenced the emergence of the United States as a world power.

It also marked the U.S. entry to

international affairs. Since after the conflict, the

U.S. intervened in many conflicts around the

world and entered many treaties and

agreements. It gave way to the building of the

Panama Canal, and also marked the growth of

the U.S. Navy and Army.

voter turnout, 2006-2012

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.