apr 11, 1898 - Spanish American War

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Declared after the US citizens cried "remember the Maine" (believing the Spanish attacked from yellow journalism) and pushed Congress to declare war
War starts in the Philippines (US promised Filipino independence after war if they assist the US)
Only US struggle was against tropical diseases and the inexperience of American forces
US fights Spanish in the Pacific hoping to gain Asian lands
US won after a few months
Gains Cuba and grants it independence
Also gains the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

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