Unlike many countries, the United States understands the issues and difficulties that arise when a more powerful nation attempts to rule over a weaker nation. In fact this idea was at the core of the American Revolution. The United States, however, dabbled in exploitation. The Spanish American War was fought, some say, because of America's realist goals for expansionism - what do you think?
Imperialism: extending the rule or authority of an nation over foreign countries, or acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. |
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Was the USS Maine deliberately sunk?
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The link below shows President William McKinley's Address to Congress when he asks for a Declaration of War on Spain. Read the his perspective to determine potential "other" motivations for going to war. |
What is yellow journalism, and how did it fuel Americans desire for war?
Note the links below take you to the introduction page -
you must then click on the titles from the right column menu
War in the Caribbean
War in the Philippines
War's End
you must then click on the titles from the right column menu
War in the Caribbean
War in the Philippines
War's End