Spanish American War (13 h 31 min, 11 avr. 1898 ans – 12 h 46 min, 31 août 1898 ans)
Description:
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.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
13 h 31 min, 11 avr. 1898 ans
12 h 46 min, 31 août 1898 ans
~ 4 months and 22 days