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Explain the role of American imperialism in leading the United States into the Spanish-American War.

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Step 1: Introducing the Spanish-American War

The US started to express its imperialist inclinations in the late 19th century. The rise of American imperialism propelled the country to get entangled in the political and economic conflicts of the Caribbean and Latin America. Imperialist interest in the country also directed the US into war with Spain.