Spanish-American War (apr 8, 1898 – feb 23, 1899)
Description:
marked the U.S.'s emergence as a global imperial power, shifting from isolationism to expansionism. Prompted by yellow journalism, the explosion of the USS Maine, and Cuban independence efforts, the U.S. defeated Spain, gaining control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, while liberating CubaAdded to timeline:
Date:
apr 8, 1898
feb 23, 1899
~ 10 months