Spanish American War
ten year war
In 1868.
Cuba.
Cuba fought for its independence during the Spanish American War.
It gained independence from Spain.
Cuba's quest for independence from Spain and the sinking of the USS Maine.
The Spanish-American War. While the Spanish- American War was instrumental in attaining independence from Spain the movement actually started following the American Civil War. Cuba declared independence on October10, 1868, followed by the Ten Year War. It was with the help of Teddy Roosevelt that Cuba became a Republic on May 20,1902.
Spain declared war soon after the president received authorization to send troops to Cuba to help in their struggle for independence.
They were afraid they would lose their investments.
The U.S. and Spain went to war in 1898.
The Spanish American war was fought for independence for Cuba in the 1900's.
Yes, the root cause of the war was the quest for Cuban Independence.
No, the issue was Cuba and Cuban Independence,