Spanish American War (13 h 31 m, 11 abr 1898 ano – 12 h 46 m, 31 ago 1898 ano)
Descrição:
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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Data:
13 h 31 m, 11 abr 1898 ano
12 h 46 m, 31 ago 1898 ano
~ 4 months and 22 days