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The loss of the USS Maine is the primary cause listed. The loss of the USS Maine is not the actual reason the war started. It served as a mere trigger to push legislation declaring war against Spain through the legislative branch. Before the US was an protectorate of Cuba, most of Cuba's sugar was exported to the US however Cuba imported manufactured goods from European countries. The US had the fastest growing economy at the time as well as the 2nd largest population. By eliminating Spanish imperial rule of Cuba, a economical niche would be filled by American industrial markets.
To end the War, the US purchased the Philippines to keep it from being sold off by Spain to Japan or Germany, It held it and made a good faith effort to improve the former colony as a way of spreading the concept of democratic government into Asia.
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Who did the US fight a short war with in 1898?
Spain - in the Spanish-American War.
Who did the us fight in 1898?
Spanish-American War, a 4 to 6 month declared war; nicknamed by the press as the "Splended Little War."
How did the US fight the Spanish-American War on two fronts?
Because they fought on multiple fronts.
How many wars did The US fight in the nineteenth century?
The United States fought in six major wars: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and the Philippine-American War.
How did the US acquire Alaska during the Spanish American War?
Alaska was a US Territory long before the Spanish American War.
Who did the US fight in the Spanish American War?
Spain.
Who did the US fight in the war in 1898?
Spain - in the Spanish-American War.
What war did the US fight in 1898?
Spanish-American War, lasted about 6 months, in 1898.
Which country did the US fight in the Spanish-american war?
Spain
Who did you fight during the Spanish and American War?
The War was between Spain and the US.
Who did the US fight a short war with in 1898?
Spain - in the Spanish-American War.
Was William McKinley in the Spanish-American War?
NO. He was President of the US during this war, but did not fight in it. (He did fight in the Civil War. )
Did the US fight the Philippine rebels after the Spanish American war?
Yes
Who did the US fight in the Spanish and American War?
Spain and such local supporters as they were able to recruit.
Why did the Philippines fight the US after the spanish American war?
The Philippines had been a Spanish colony, and following the Spanish-American war, the US considered the Philippines to be the spoils of war, and sought to take possession of it. The population of the Philippines had other ideas, however.
Who did the us fight in 1898?
Spanish-American War, a 4 to 6 month declared war; nicknamed by the press as the "Splended Little War."
How did the US fight the Spanish-American War on two fronts?
Because they fought on multiple fronts.
