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Because America was on an Imperialist footing in 1898 (trying to expand as a new world power) and was looking for a reason (excuse) to declare war on Spain, as Spain owned territory that the US wanted at the time (Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuban ports, etc.).

As Randolph Hearst (Hearst Newspaper) inferred it, "...you supply the war, I'll supply the story!"

The Spanish-American War of 1898 was referred to (by the press) as the "Splendid Little War"; it gained the US territories with very small casualties and only lasted 6 months. The war also re-united the American people from the after effects of the US Civil War (American Civil War).

Operation Desert Storm of (Jan-Feb) 1991 was referred to (by the press) as the "100 Hour War"; it reinstated US prestige in the eyes of the world, had very small casualties (less than 200) and only lasted 45 days. The campaign re-united the American people from the after effects of the Vietnam War (President Bush Senior: "...We have beat the Vietnam syndrome...the American people are united once again."

Both wars that divided the US occurred in the 60's; both conflicts that re-united the US occurred in the 90's. History does repeat itself.

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