The quick destruction of two Spanish Fleets shook the world. The US had become a World power to everyones amazement.
It became a World Power.
The war made the US an important power in Asia.
The result of the Spanish/American War helped the United States become a world power by letting other countries know that the United States was not going to back down. Other countries did not want to start a conflict with the United States after this war.
It showed the world that the US was ready to expand its empire and gain resources in other parts of the world. It also let the world see how strong the US's army and navy really were, as this was the first time in quite a while that they fought anybody outside of America.
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Many Americans did in fact believe that the US needed to expand its power overseas to ensure economic growth. Others believed that this would not help.
Spain primarily provided cash to the Continentals.
It was fought to gain Cuban Independence.
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The Spanish- American War
Simon Bolivar
The US victory in the Spanish American War resulted in the US gaining possession and/or control of many new territories. These and other territorial gains resulted in the creation of a new far flung empire.