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Following the American Civil War, many factions wanted to establish the United States on the world stage. The United States had long wanted to acquire Cuba from the Spanish empire that they knew was on the decline. However, up to this point they had not been successful. With a combination of media yellow journalism and pressuring Congress for action, the United States was soon engaged in the Spanish American War.
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Why did the spanish want to expand empire?
The Spanish colonization of the Americas was initiated by Spanish conquistadors and developed by the Monarchy of Spain. It lasted over four hundred years from 1492 to 1898. Aims of the Spanish colonization were trade and spreading Christianity by gaining political rule.
What European country did Mexico gained independence from?
The Mexican War of Independence sought autonomy for the North American nation from the Spanish Empire. Mexican independence was gained September the 16th of 1821.
What were the long- and short-term causes of the Spanish-American War?
I dont know, i want to know the same thing!
What was German interest in the Philippines in the nineteenth century?
The Germans had attempted to purchase the Islands from the Spanish, but pparently did not offer enough to interest the Spanish who also did not want to part with the few remaining parts of their once glorious empire.
What country became a US protectorate as a result of the spanish American war?
None, although the US did annex Hawaii during the Spanish American War but it was not directly related to the War. The US did want a forward operating Naval base and coaling station in the Pacific and Hawaii had what they needed.
What kind of empire did American leaders want to build?
They wanted American products in foreign markets, not American flags flying over colonies overseas :)
Why did the spanish want to destroy Aztec empire?
The Spanish wanted to control the Aztecs empire but they were driven out of the city
Do you want to learn Spanish?
you could want to learn Spanish if you were going overseas to that country, but not if you dont want to. it could be just a hobby you could take up.
What are the different between the Spanish-American War?
The Spanish-American War was a single war. What do you want to compare it to?
Why did landowners in Mexico want independence from Spain?
Mexico wants freedom
Why did the Spanish want to conquer the Aztec's and Inca's?
To expand their empire, wealth, power and religion!
What did America want to get out of the Spanish American War?
Cuban Independence.
You want your bread toasted in spanish?
id rather have it in American
Why did the Spanish want to expand overseas?
the same reason any country expanded over seas. When in the same type of territory, you have the same common resources... but when you expand you have a diversity.
Why did the British north American want to trade with the British west indies coloines?
to obtain essential supplies for the sugar estates,the planters looked overseas.
What did Filipinos want as a result of assisting the US in the Spanish-American War?
Instant Independence.
Why did the spanish want to expand empire?
The Spanish colonization of the Americas was initiated by Spanish conquistadors and developed by the Monarchy of Spain. It lasted over four hundred years from 1492 to 1898. Aims of the Spanish colonization were trade and spreading Christianity by gaining political rule.
