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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.
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How was the Spanish American War?
It was called a Splendid Little War.
What did John Hay call the Spanish American War?
In a letter to Theodore Roosevelt he termed it "A Splendid Little War".
Which conflict did john hay the us ambassador to great Britain called a splendid little war?
the spanish-american war.The Spanish-American War
Roosevelt described the Spanish-American War as?
A "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.
How did the Spanish-American War go?
It is often termed a splendid little war.
What was the nickname for the Spanish American War?
It was called a splendid little war.
Who referred to the Spanish-American as a splendid little war?
John Hay, the US ambassador to England referred to the war as a "splendid little war" in comparison to the US Civil War in his letter to Teddy Roosevelt.
Who referred to the spanish-American war as a splendid little war?
John Hay, the US ambassador to England referred to the war as a "splendid little war" in comparison to the US Civil War in his letter to Teddy Roosevelt.
What was john hay's famous quote?
"...splendid little war" Talking about the Spanish American War
Who called the Spanish-American War splendid?
Secretary of State John Hay dubbed the Spanish-American War "a splendid little war" as the Spanish-American War is the shortest war in U.S. history with only 460 casualties. Also, the U.S. gained several territories which were then used for economical purposes: Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
Did the US obtain victory in the Spanish American War?
Yes, the US won that splendid little war.
