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In 1898, an American naval ship, the USS Maine exploded. The yellow journalists of the time seized upon the opportunity to create a completely invalid accusation, that Spain was responsible for the bombing. As a result, the people of the United States were manipulated into demanding a war with Spain.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe USS Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana, Cuba in 1898. So-called "yellow Journalism" was slanted against Spain, and demanded an explanation. Most people,including the US President were not in favor of a war with Spain. The US had been viewing developments in Cuba for over fifty years. At one point in time the Confederacy had been thinking of taking over Cuba, and having slaves work the land.
Now, many decades later, a freedom movement arose in Cuba. Many Cuban revolutionaries were seeking independence from Spain. American newspapers sided with the rebel cause in Cuba. When the USS Maine exploded, killing many American sailors, Spain was blamed.
Neither Wall Street nor big business wanted a war. They had made investments in Cuba under the Spanish rule there. And, many European nations believed the US would lose a war with Spain over Cuba. When war finally erupted, only Great Britain supported the US. In two years the war ended. Cuba would have its independence.
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∙ 13y agoIt was very brief.
It had limited casualties.
It was reasonably cheap.
It had a series of great victories.
It accomplished each of its goals.
It ended Spanish influence in North America.
It earned new respect for the nation as a World Power.
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∙ 13y agoTo obtain independence for Cuba and to avenge the sinking of the USS Maine.
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∙ 9y agoAfter the battleship USS Maine was destroyed in Havana Harbor, Spain was suspected. The people of the United States were willing to go to war after an attack so close to the border.
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∙ 13y agoFor Cuban Independence and because of the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine.
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∙ 13y agoBecause of the abuse and starvation of Cubans at the hands of the Spanish.
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∙ 13y agoThe media and the Public supported the Cuban Independence Movement and demanded that Spain end the harsh abuse and starvation caused by the reconcentration camps.
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What day did the Spanish American war begin?
The Spanish-American War was relatively short, beginning on April 25, 1898 and ending on August 12, 1898. However, the resulting conflict in the Philippines continued for years as the Philippine American War.
When does us defeat spain in spanish american war?
The US defeated Spain in the Spanish American War on August 12, 1898.
In which year did the Spanish-American War occur?
The United States declared war on Spain on April 15, 1898. This was done in reaction to the sinking of the Battleship Maine on February 15, 1898 and effectively began the Spanish-American War.
In 1898 the US received Puerto Rico and Guam from?
Spain ceded them to the US after the Spanish-American War.
Who did the US fight a short war with in 1898?
Spain - in the Spanish-American War.
Who did Spain battle in 1898?
Spain and the United States, April to August 1898, as a result of the American intervention in the Cuban War if Independence
What did Spain and US sign in 1898 to end the Spanish American war?
The Treaty of Paris (1898)
What day did the Spanish American war begin?
The Spanish-American War was relatively short, beginning on April 25, 1898 and ending on August 12, 1898. However, the resulting conflict in the Philippines continued for years as the Philippine American War.
Who did the US fight in the war in 1898?
Spain - in the Spanish-American War.
When does us defeat spain in spanish american war?
The US defeated Spain in the Spanish American War on August 12, 1898.
Editor of the New York Journal who encouraged war with Spain?
William Randolph Hearst, owner of the New York Journal, is the editor who encouraged war with Spain through sensationalized reporting of the events leading up to the Spanish-American War in 1898. His sensational headlines and biased coverage played a significant role in swaying public opinion in favor of war with Spain.
In which year did the Spanish-American War occur?
The United States declared war on Spain on April 15, 1898. This was done in reaction to the sinking of the Battleship Maine on February 15, 1898 and effectively began the Spanish-American War.
In 1898 the US received Puerto Rico and Guam from?
Spain ceded them to the US after the Spanish-American War.
Who did the US fight a short war with in 1898?
Spain - in the Spanish-American War.
When did the spanish war begin?
Following a public outcry against the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana on February 15, 1898, Congress declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898.Congress declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898.
How did the US get Puerto Rico from Spain?
Puerto Rico was ceded to the US after Spain lost the Spanish American war in 1898.
How was Puerto Rico acquired?
By the 1898 Treaty of Paris from Spain after the Spanish American War.
