Spanish–American War

The Spanish-American War began on April 25, 1898. The war ended with a victory for the United States on December 10, 1898. The signing of the Treaty of Paris between Spain and the U.S. gave Cuba their independence from Spain, and the U.S. control over Guam and Puerto Rico. The United States also purchased the Philippines Islands from Spain for twenty million dollars. All of these events led to the United States becoming a major powerhouse and let the rest of the world know the authority that…

may fire when you are ready, Gridley" This statement was the start of American revenge on Spain. The Spanish-American War had just been initiated and in the extreme favor of the United States. Overall, Spain was greatly outmatched by the U.S., causing the war to last less than a year. The Spanish declared war in April 1898, and ultimately suffered a devastating loss, completely defeated in July 1898. Four details of the war stand out prominently; the sinking of the MAINE, Manila Bay,…

1. The Spanish-American War in the Caribbean Sea contains a lot of bodies of water surrounding islands and lands, which shows that were many resources available in the Caribbean Sea. There is the Windward, Leewards, Cayman Islands and the Bahamas. There is the Atlantic Ocean that is surrounded by the countries such as Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The territorial outcomes of the Spanish American war solidify U.S. Naval control over the Panama Canal by the amount of trading routes and…

United States went to war for humanitarian reasons, that is, to free the Cubans from the horrors of Spanish polices and to give the Cubans democratic institutions. That this initial impulse resulted within ten months in an American protectorate over Cuba and Puerto Rico, annexation of the Philippines, and American participation in quarrels on the main lands of Asia itself, is explained as accidental, or more familiarly, as done in a moment of “aberration” on the part of American policy- makers…

When the Spanish-American War began, Roosevelt resigned as assistant secretary of the Navy and volunteered for service as commander the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, a unit known as the Rough Riders—an elite company comprised of Ivy League gentlemen, western cowboys, sheriffs, prospectors, police officers, and Native Americans. Once in Cuba, Roosevelt distinguished himself by leading them on a charge—on foot—up San Juan Hill (actually Kettle Hill) on the outskirts of Santiago. The contingent…

most viewpoints and opinions on particular topics are easy to look at. It's not always easy to read between the lines of what someone could be specifying or addressign. By initiating this task, I have learned more than I ever have about the Spanish American War. I have learned how hard it is to go through reading "in between the lines" when analyzing and reading the different documents. By taking this route, I have learned how powerful it is to do this…

U.S changed when the Spanish-American War took place in 1898. On the April 12th, Theodore Roosevelt resigned his executive position and quickly organized the “Rough Riders” to fight in the war. Americans defeated the Spanish easily then became an imperial power taking over Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Things were still a little heated between the two of them; and on May 1st, George Dewey led the U.S navy into Manila. Furthermore, the U.S destroyed the Spanish fleet and stayed…

Was US intervention in the Cuban War of Independence an example of humanitarian altruism or imperialism? Introduction The United States decided to apply aggressive and imperialistic policies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries whereby it made significant efforts to expand, extend and protect its economic and political presence worldwide (Oakes & Kia,2004). It was an era that had an impact on many territories around the world. One of the nations that were affected by such policies…

Before the late 19th century, none of the American citizens could have imagined that their humble colonial beginnings would eventually contradict its fundamental values to become a global powerhouse with colonial possessions. But as the US exhausted their land in their manifest destiny driven westward expansion, it was inevitable for the country to begin searching for more land and markets. Consequently, the US applied its Monroe Doctrine to intervene in support for the nationalist movement in…

this act as a hostility and punishment will be see it. This doctrine was such as a shield that no one can pass through it. President James Monroe knew that European would like to colonize America, so to prevent any war between countries, it was better to drew up upon a foundation of American diplomatic ideals, but this doctrine would not been possible made it without the help of Monroe’s Secretary of State, John Quincy Adam because in October 1823, President Monroe asked for guidance to former…