How did the spanish-american war reflect the new role of the united states as a world power

For the first time, the United States was spending money and resources to police its backyard in a way that smelled and looked like imperialism.

This was seen as the US entering the global stage and behaving like a European power.

geography

this is because warmer climates often don't get people sick from the flu and regions where it was often colder more people received the flu. hope this if you need more reasoning i am here to