<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliThroughout the 19th century, the United States, keenly interested in the islands strategic significance and its sugar market, had become increasingly involved in Cuban affairs.  <response>: Katika karne ya 19, Marekani, ambayo ilivutiwa sana na umuhimu wa kisiwa hicho na soko lake la sukari, ilijihusisha zaidi na zaidi na mambo ya Cuba. 