in 1898
Itβs sugar business was worth millions of dollars - Apex
The U. S. gained Cuba as a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898. They were granted Independence at a later date I have not researched yet.
Its sugar business was worth millions of dollars.
it's sugar business was worth a lot of money
to control united states.
Other nations might have gone to war with the United States to gain control of the Philippines because of its strategic location and raw materials.
To gain more territory for the United States
The United States helped Cuba gain its independance from Spain during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
because they wanted to gain control of everything and own Vietnam
Because America does not own Cuba...
To establish a naval base
Victory in the Spanish-American War provided the United States with a large military empire, as they gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam, a Pacific island between Hawaii and the Philippines. The U.S also gained status as a world power. They also gained oppurtunities and misfortunes that would ultimately decide the future of Americas foreign policy.
The islands would increase the U.S. presence in the Pacific Apex cuntry