Spanish - American War (21 avr. 1898 – 10 déc. 1898)

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- McKinley sent war message to Congress for the reason to: Put an end to bloodshed in Cuba, Protect lives and property of US citizens in Cuba, end the damage on trade, and create peace in Cuba.
- United States took the colonies of Philippines from Spain during the war and annex Hawaii
- Peace Treaty agreed on the recognition of Cuba's independence, US's acquisition of Puerto-Rico and Guam, and US's control of Philippines.

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