Discuss the emergence of the United States as an imperial power; your response should include an explanation of the war with the Philippines.

The late 19th century marked a period of significant change and transformation in the United States. The nation had just emerged from the Civil War, which had profound political, social, and economic consequences. As the country rapidly industrialised and urbanised, it sought new opportunities for economic expansion and global influence. The idea of manifest destiny had driven westward expansion. This era also witnessed the rise of the United States as a major naval power with the development of a modern navy.