The English editor W. T. Stead accurately predicted in 1902 that the United States would increasingly get involved in the affairs of other countries in order to strengthen its influence—both cultural and political—around the globe.

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Explanation:

W.T. Stead looked at the American development after the Civil War and began to realize, before everyone else, that the United States would be, in the subsequent few years, influence economical and political power. Most important, however, Stead looked at the American internal politics and understood that, soon or later, in order to protect their benefits and interests, America would influence and interfere in other countries.

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abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.