new territories for the US
The USS Maine.
The explosion of pre-dreadnought Maine led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
He was the leader of the Philippine's during the Spanish-American war.
The underlying cause of the Spanish American War was US public support for Cuban independence. The triggering event was the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine on 15 February 1898 which led to a declaration of War. The net effect of the War was Cuban Independence and the loss of Spain's New World Empire.
new territories for the US
The USS Maine.
The USS Maine.
William McKinley.
The explosion of pre-dreadnought Maine led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
He was the leader of the Philippine's during the Spanish-American war.
The underlying cause of the Spanish American War was US public support for Cuban independence. The triggering event was the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine on 15 February 1898 which led to a declaration of War. The net effect of the War was Cuban Independence and the loss of Spain's New World Empire.
The quest for Cuban Independence.
General Nelson Miles.
President William McKimley.
The blowing up of the battleship USS Maine in Havana harbor, thought to be from Spanish saboutage.
Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American War. He volunteered and led the famous "Rough Riders" cavalry unit during the conflict.