Articles related to "Splendid Little War"The war between Cuba and Spain received major notoriety when American newspapers made it front page news.
A visual explanation of sketches, photos, and maps describes the reason behind the war between the United States and Spain.
The War of 1812, the Mexican American War, and the Spanish War of 1898 represent conflicts that could have been avoided but were driven by expansionist motives and goals.
Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.
In the months before the outbreak of war with Spain in April 1898, German warships prowled the Caribbean, meddling in affairs & hoping to benefit from a weakening Spain.
David Meinig has published a four-volume series on the development of America. Meinig is a professor of geography at Maxwell School at Syracuse University in New York.
Industrialization enabled newspapers and magazines to reach millions of Americans, affecting public opinion regarding war with Spain, social concerns, & political issues.
Biography of Finley Peter Dunne, aka Mr. Dooley--America's Beloved Irish Barroom Philosopher
By 1900 the United States had entered global affairs as a colonial power, espousing imperialism as a matter of national interest & security, despite Democrat opposition.
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