Spanish American War (13 St. 31 Min, 11 Apr 1898 Jahr – 12 St. 46 Min, 31 Aug 1898 Jahr)
Beschreibung:
Causes: Oppression of Cubans, US business interests were threatened, the battleship USS Maine was blown up, yellow press strengthened anti-Spanish sentiment, and pressures from new Manifest Destiny.
Effects: United States wins, gains Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam from Spain and anti-imperialists were angered.
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US Foreign Policy from 1898-1921
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