What was US policy and Hawaii and the Philippines?

U.S. policy in Hawaii and the Philippines involved expansionism and strategic interests in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Hawaii, the U.S. facilitated the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 to establish a naval base at Pearl Harbor, leading to its annexation in 1898. In the Philippines, after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War, the U.S. acquired the islands in 1898, leading to a controversial and brutal conflict with Filipino nationalists seeking independence. Overall, U.S. actions in both regions reflected a broader imperialist agenda, emphasizing military and economic dominance.