The document discusses the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War in 3 paragraphs. It began with imperialism and the economic, nationalistic, and military reasons that led the US to expand overseas. This included acquiring Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. The second paragraph details the causes of the Spanish-American War, including the explosion of the USS Maine and Cuban rebels fighting Spanish rule. The final paragraph outlines the effects, including the US gaining control of Guam, the Philippines, and Cuba through the Treaty of Paris. It also discusses the debates around American imperialism that emerged after the war.