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It accomplished the Mission (Cuba gained Independence), it was brief (109 days), and it was a low casualty engagement.

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Q: What did Secretary of State John Hay mean when he called the war with Spain a Splendid Little War?
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Who was the US secretary of state who called the fighting with Spain a splendid little war?

John Hay, The US. Ambassador To Great Britain, called it "A Splendid Little War" and then became the Secretary of State.


What major battles happen in the splendid little war?

major battles in the splendid little war of spain


The United State declares war on Spain?

1898 (a six month long war). Aka the Splendid Little War.


What did John Hay mean when he called American's war with Spain a splendid little war?

John Hay called the Spanish-American War a splendid little war because it was short but substantial. It lasted a little over three months and resulted in the total defeat and collapse of the Spanish Empire at the hands of the Americans.


Why was the spanish war called a splendid little war?

It was called a Splendid Little War because when the USS Maine was destroyed the US went to war with Spain. The war only lasted 100 days and only 460 soldiers were killed.. they gained Guam, Puerto Rico, the Phillipines, and Cuba. It was a short war and the US gained a lot of territory and then they became a World Power. U.S. victory in Cuba came so quickly and easily.


Who coined the phrase A splendid little war?

Spledid Little War is the name given to the Spanish-American War by Secretary of State John Hay. Spledid Little War was a nickname given to the Spanish-American war because there were very few dead americans and the U.S took over more land.


What did Hamilton not do as secretary of treasury?

purchase territory from Spain


What did Alexander Hamilton not do as secretary of the trasury?

purchase territory from spain.


What United states president who pushed for war against Spain?

John Hay was the Secretary of State who pushed for war with Spain. However, he wasn't the Secretary of State when the war started but he was when the war ended.


What territories did the US take as a result of its victory over the Spanish?

As a result of the, "Splendid Little War," Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States. America also gained the Pacific Island of Guam. During the negotiations in Paris, America offered Spain $20 million to annex the entire Philippines. (AP US History)


What did Alexander Hamilton not do secretary of the Treasury?

Alexander Hamilton did not purchase territory from Spain.


What land did America purchase from Spain?

Florida was purchased from Spain in 1819. It was negotiated by John Quincy Adams would was Secretary of State at the time.