As the United States began to focus its attention toward the ______, the rights of ______ received less and less attention and protection.

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The Pacific Ocean represents the focus on foreign affairs, particularly with Japan and China, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this time, the rights of African Americans received less protection, as seen in the rise of segregation and Jim Crow laws.

As the United States Began to Focus Its Attention Toward