America's New Possessions and Spheres of Influence

Published in 1899, this book explores the history and politics behind the United States' acquisition of new territories and their impact on American foreign policy. Hamm examines the implications of American imperialism and the challenges facing the newly acquired territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. America's New Possessions and Spheres of Influence provides insight into a crucial period in American history that shaped the country's role as a global superpower. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.