another territory or country. The main aim of imperialistic countries was an expansion of their territorial possessions. This period was marked by a series of American accomplishments‚ as well as bloodshed and chaos. The United States’ had a strong presence in China and wished to install an Open Door in China’s trade‚ which led to the Boxer Rebellion. Moreover‚ American involvement in Cuban affairs during the Spanish-American war was unnecessary and primarily caused by the usage of yellow journalism.
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Q5-How did the Spanish-American War turn into a war of imperial expansion? Shawn Lannin 2/26/2013 The Spanish-American War originally started off as The United States protecting Cuba from its Spanish rulers essentially‚ but quickly evolved into colonial expansion. The war became a war of imperial expansion in the late 1800’s due to America’s new “outward” focuses on global markets and growing concerns of economic competition/expansion from other world powers. America‚ once a colony itself
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Good afternoon everyone‚ today I would like to further elaborate on the topic of the Spanish American War as what my fellow panelist had discussed before. First of all‚ the Spanish American War was a major turning point in the history of both opposing countries (Spain and US). The war was short and inexpensive in human life and resources. Spain had lost its major power to the United States. They also had a disastrous direct impact which turned their view towards developing their domestic needs
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The Spanish American War started in 1898 and lasted about four months. Although the war might have seemed focused on freeing Cuba from Spain and gaining independence for Cuba and the Philippines‚ it was actually stimulated by nationalism and commercialism. Commercialism was a major factor when declaring war because the United States depended on Cuba and the Philippines for trade and business with other countries‚ especially in Asia and Latin America. Another major factor for the war was that the
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of the Spanish - American war was to grant independence of Cuba from Spain. The United States also had a lot to gain from getting involved and helping Cuban gain independence. Cuba wanted a self-government. They were not satisfied under Spanish control. They wanted control of the export of their lands resources. Not only did they want to control their import and export of goods‚ but they did not want to pay Spain taxes on what they felt was rightful theirs. Cubans hardships gained Americans sympathy
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7 Turning Point: The McKinley Years From Walter Lafaber’s THE AMERICAN AGE: United States Foreign Policy at Home and Abroad‚ 1994. (1896-1900) THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LATE 1890s As the twentieth century dawned‚ the United States stepped onto the world stage as a great power. Because of the triumphs scored between 1898 and 1900‚ it strode confidently now with Great Britain‚ France‚ Russia‚ Germany‚ and Japan—nations that possessed immense military strength and had used that strength for
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Spanish-American War: (1898 (April-August)) Fought between April and August 1898‚ the Spanish-American War was the result of American concern over Spanish treatment of Cuba‚ political pressures‚ and anger over the sinking of USS Maine. Although President William McKinley had wished to avoid any type of war‚ American forces seized the Philippines and Guam. This was followed by a longer campaign in southern Cuba which culminated in American victories at sea and on land. In the wake of the conflict
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In 1897‚ the President of the United States‚ William McKinley‚ was conflicted with declaring war on the country of Spain. At the time‚ the United States had significant interest in the country of Cuba. They had both genuine humanitarian concern over the continued Spanish misrule and economic interests.1 Although the American people wanted a war declaration‚ McKinley was looking for a more peaceful approach to liberate Cuba. In early 1898‚ the Cuban insurgents were fighting for their independence
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changed the face of America from a reasonable and agreeable nation to a country that kills for what they want. The causes of the Spanish-American War had a number of contributing factors. These included the struggle for Cuban independence‚ American imperialism‚ and the sinking of the United States warship Maine. Manifest Destiny has been an idea and inspiration for Americans since The Pilgrims. This agreeable land craving of buying without violence turned into America becoming addicts and always wanting
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Hunter Casper 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
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