sep 14, 1898 - Spanish-American War
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This was a conflict that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas. The U.S. soundly defeated Spanish naval and army units and acquired Puerto Rico as well as the Philippines. Cuba became independent in 1902 after having fought for that independence from Spain since
1895 and being occupied by the U.S. from late 1998 to 1902.
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Latin American History
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