Spanish American War (13h 31min, apr 11, 1898 y – 12h 46min, aug 31, 1898 y)
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.
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13h 31min, apr 11, 1898 y
12h 46min, aug 31, 1898 y
~ 4 months and 22 days