Spanish-American War (apr 21, 1898 – dec 10, 1898)
Description:
The Spanish-American War, fought between April and August 1898, was a conflict between Spain and the United States that originated from the U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. The war resulted in the United States acquiring territories in the western Pacific and Latin America, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, marking the emergence of the U.S. as a global imperial power.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1898
dec 10, 1898
~ 7 months