Spanish-American War pros and cons

Answer 1

Oh, dude, the Spanish-American War. Well, the pros were like, the US gained territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines, which was pretty cool. But the cons were, like, it cost a bunch of money and led to some tension with other countries. So, you know, like, it had its ups and downs, man.

Answer 2

The Spanish-American War, fought in 1898, had several pros and cons. Pros included the liberation of Cuba from Spanish colonial rule, the acquisition of territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, and the establishment of the United States as a global power. However, cons included the loss of lives on both sides, criticism of American Imperialism, and the complexities of governing newly acquired territories with different cultures and languages.

Answer 3

While the Spanish American war is sometimes called a splendid little war, there were noteworthy defects that needed to be worked out before the US Military would be in a position to fight on a modern Battlefield. Noteworthy examples include:

Black-powder had to go.

Horses were out and trucks were essential.

A squad level automatic weapon was needed.

The cumbersome and heavy Gatling gun was out and the light machine gun was in.

Handguns needed more stopping power.

Artillery needed upgrading.

Communications was nonexistent.

Naval gunfire was to small and very inaccurate.

The Navy needed to own at least some troop transport capacity.

Military medicine needed a complete overhaul with an emphasis on controlling things like malaria and Yellow Fever.

Answer 4

people died.