Spanish-American War
This essay will talk about the war between Spain and The United States, and the causes of the Spanish-American war. It will also talk about some of the significant events of the war. This paper will also discuss the important terms, people and events of the Spanish-American War. It will also describe the Spanish-Cuban tensions and the corrupt journalism leading up to the war.
The Spanish-American war was a conflict originating in Cuba and Spain, until The United States joined in 1898, officially marking the beginning of the war. Some of the collateral damage of this war was many of Spain’s Pacific possessions such as the Philippines also revolting against spain. The public opinion of America was bolstered …show more content…
The Treaty of Paris also indicated the concluded stage of Spanish Empire and the Pacific Ocean. The Treaty of Paris granted to United States the rights of Ownership to Guam and Puerto Rico. After the agreement, Cuba region was given to Cuban in the case of Treaty of Paris of 1989 and the Spain was considered the tremendous financial debt Cuba owed towards United States. America agreed in order to paying twenty million dollars for the Philippines according to their agreement.
The Treaty of Paris was also eliminated the presence of Spanish Empire with the America and in the case of Islands of the Pacific region. The Treaty of Paris was also made several privileges to Cuba and the Cuban people were satisfied with this agreement. After the agreement, America decided to replace from Cuban's place and they constructed many elements for the enhancement of Cuban people.
My Opinion
In my opinion the Spanish-American war was not well planned on Spain’s part. Cuba was promised a reform but got nothing, which spiraled into a one-sided war with america. Spain lost the war in only ten days and Cuba and the Philippines also gained independance. If spain had only followed through with their promises they may not have lost their Pacific