as the Cuban people fought for their independence, America came in and stole the jewels of the Spanish Empire, which included Puerto Rico and the Philippines. US politicians wanted their own empire ...
During the Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898), the U.S ... USS Maine in Havana Harbor led to U.S. intervention in the Spanish-American War. This action resulted in the defeat of Spain and ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: The handing over of Guam and Philippines would have greater repercussions down the road, as placed the United States on a collision course with another ...