Introduction: In the end of the 19th century Spain, one of one the most powerful nations in the world had lost most of its colonies. Spain retained the Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the island of Guam in the Pacific. The U.S. had held a long interest in Cuba they tried buying it from Spain but Spain didn't want it to sell it. Several events provoked for the U.S. to intervent in Cuba. Newspapers during that period exaggerated to boost their sales as well as to provoke American intervention with Cuba.
Breanna Wesley History 1302- section313 February 11,2014 In 1898, the United States fought Spain in the Spanish American War. This war took place in 1898 and ended in 1901. The United States went to war against Spain because of longstanding foreign affairs interests as well as immediate domestic political events. From the early days of the Republic, North Americans politicians considered Cuba’s geographic position as vital to the United States. After the explosion of the USS Maine, the US public was whipped up into an anti-Spanish hysteria.
Kevin Davis Professor Weiland History 1302 25 February 2014 Causes of the Spanish-American War Out of the entire Spanish Empire that prospered in 1492, Cuba was one of the last standing countries in the late 1800’s. The Spanish Empire was crumbling to pieces it seemed. Cuba was growing tired of being attached to their mother country, Spain so they spend several years trying to gain independence and eventually it would lead to the Spanish-American War. There were a few causes leading up to the war including The Ten Years War, American imperialism, the explosion of the U.S.S Maine in the Havana Harbor, the effects of yellow journalism against Spain in the New York Journal, and the blockade of Cuban ports when Spain denied the United
Being under Spaniards control, the Cubans had limited freedom and decided to take actions into their own hands. “The Cubans struggle for independence from Spain. Ten years guerilla war had followed a Cuban revolt in 1868” (658). This battle between the Cubans and Spaniards was called “Guerra de los Diez Años” which means Ten Year Wars. The United States took interest in this conflict and decided to provide the Cubans with materials to help them.
Souhoud Sore Dr. Nancy Ford War and American Spring 2013 From Liberation to Conquest Bonnie M. Miller In this book “From Liberation to Conquest”, Bonnie M. Miller delve about the United States involvement in Cuba fight for independence against their long time colonist; the Spanish. The Cubans revolution paved the way and made it possible for the United States to colonize other countries and Cuba being one of them through informal colony, the decline of Spain was a major factor. The author focus on the media (yellow journalism) and the part they play before, during and after the war and also how McKinley used this to his advantage. After trying for her independence twice already the Cubans were determined to obtain her independence by any means necessary. Spain, once a world super power back in her day was on her last leg when the Cubans again try for their independence.
From Isolation to Global Involvement From the time of the Spanish American War through the conclusion of the Cold War, the United States went from relative isolation to increased global involvement because of 1.political and technological innovation, 2.greater economic strength and 3. effective scientific strategy. The consequences of this increased global involvement on American society were 4.becoming a typical capitalist country and 5.make American people's life more abundant. 1. political and technological innovation Innovation in both politic and technology has ensured America’s rapid rise since the late 19th century. In 1983, Frederick Jackson Turner who was one of the most influential historians presented a "frontier thesis". He expressed that the frontier which between savagery and civilization is the important line to accelerate the development of America[1].
Cause/ Effect essay Paola Gómez 04/03/2013 Why did the people of Quito declare Independence on August 10th of 1809? August 10th of 1809 is a very important date for the people in Ecuador. It turns to be the day we declare independence from the Spanish kingdom. Also, it is remarkable the fact that Ecuador was the first country in Latin America to demand freedom. This event was the outbreak for a violent fight to reach liberty.
But, the Spanish-American War had significant historical significance. The success of America put many European powers on notice that The United States had become a world player. For Americans in may have provided a sense of union, the United States had come together and actually became a unified Union, this was a relieving sensation considering the tragedy of the Civil War. U.S. pride rose while nationalism and jingoism soared to new levels, the county was uplifted and a nation. I guess the consciences of the county was that America had defeated the Spanish Empire, and with its doctrines like the Teller Amendment it had showed the world that advancement to better mankind could be made thru anti imperialist
The Spanish-American War was a short conflict in 1898 between the United States and Spain that took place in both the Carribean and South Pacific Oceans. The Americans were provoked into the conflict by stories of Spanish brutality in Cuba. The final event that prompted the United States into war was the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.1 The onset of this war is one of the earliest examples of the American government intervening in a foreign conflict in order to preserve the well being of an oppressed population. As the United States was still a fledgling country, at least in respect to the well establish Spanish, the political, strategic, economic implication of the Spanish-American War would further shape American policies for years to come. Politically, the Spanish-American War was an enormous test for United State’s policies.
Noah Glaser IAH 201 Section 009 Dr. Magee T.A. : Russell Stevenson At the time of the Spanish American War the United States went from relative isolation to increased global involvement because of wanting to Americanize the world and having commercial interests abroad. The consequences of this increased global involvement on American society were increased levels of racism towards Asians, specifically Japanese-Americans, and the United States establishing itself as a world power that was attempting to make the world a better place. The time of the Spanish-American War was an interesting period in history for the United States. The nation as a whole was very optimistic about the future due to the U.S becoming more influential around