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Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US History?

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It marked the first American victory over a European power.

It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.

It showed American support for European economic interests in East Asia.

It revealed that the United States had become a world power.

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It revealed the US had become a world power. It marked the first American victory over a European country.

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