FIGHTING FOR INDEPENDENCE The Spanish American War was the most powerful colonial nation by the end of the 19th century. 1898 is when the United States went to war to help Cuba win its independence from Spain. The United States won and gained the territories of The Philippines‚ Guam and Puerto Rico. The U.S should not have annexed the Philippines because the Philippines were a country of their own. Additionally‚ they had their own language‚ their own currency and their own culture and tradition
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Expansion abroad during the Spanish-American War was good because it improved the United States’ economy. Expansion abroad during the Spanish-American War had many positive effects on the United States’ economy. The acquisition of new territories and the establishment of new markets opened up great opportunities for economic growth and development. This expansion not only provided additional resources and raw materials for the United States but also facilitated trade and enhanced the nation’s international
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cases‚ the same group may be described as "freedom fighters" by its supporters and considered to be terrorists by its opponents. Terrorism can actually be seen as a cry for attention‚ and our media give them just that. The causes and effects of terrorist attacks depend on the motivation of an individual or an entire group. Nobody in their right senses would resort to terrorism. One of the main reasons for terrorism is social and political injustice. People choose terrorism when they are trying to right
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postwar expansion that followed the War of 1812 came about in part because American manufacturing was able to grow through reduced competition and increased demand. This was because Europe was‚ at that time‚ engaged in its own struggle with Napoleon seeking to unify the continent while his enemies sought to prevent him. This had the effect of forcing European manufacturers to focus on wartime goods and so the market for other manufacturing was left open for the Americans to fill. This was made easier once
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Francisco A. Amador-Ortiz 11/14/2014 Ms. Pass History 100 Oral Presentation Paper (Mexican American War) One of the first U.S. armed conflict that was military fought on foreign soil was The Mexican-American War sometimes known as the Invasion of Mexico that was fought from 1846-1848 (Merry‚ pg.176). In that two-year battle our President at the time James K. Polk who believed in the manifest destiny wanted to spread across the continent and claim new land. Unlucky for Mexico they where not prepared
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The American Revolution was fought for the grand causes of national rights‚ liberty‚ and economic control and resulted in freedom and unlimited trade. Like many revolutions‚ the Revolutionary War was an example of the outbreak of violence‚ which most often responds to heightened repression or extraordinary demands from the government against their people. The Revolutionary War was the first anti-colonial‚ democratic revolution in history. Americans insisted on representation‚ and‚ when the British
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Causes of the American Revolution Back in 1775 there wa a big war between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies. The thirteen colonies are known as the united states of america but back then they were the thirteen colonies because they belong to Great Britain. But after awhile the colonies got tired of Great britain of the rules and laws they would make that would benefit Great britain and it wouldn’t help the colonies. Some of the reasons the colonies made these laws for example proclamation
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The American Civil War is known as the war that finally ended slavery. The war began On April 12‚ 1861‚ and lasted four years‚ finally ending on May 9‚ 1865. During these four years‚ a rough estimate of 620‚000 soldiers lives would be lost. The Civil War would become one of the bloodiest and deadliest conflicts the United States would ever see. However‚ while slavery was a major cause of this war‚ it was not the only factor‚ there were several other causes and factors which led to war. One of the
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The American-Indian wars were unavoidable due to the greed of white people; therefore‚ this war was the rise of civilization‚ but the fall of equality in current society. During the wars‚ the Indians were at disadvantage mainly because of their numbers‚ and lack of advanced weapons. The whites killed the Indians’ bison‚ which was the Indian’s main source of food and supplies‚ made Indians more dependent. This lead to many Indians was killed by freezing to death. The main causes of the Indian Wars
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2014 Effects of the Automobile on American Society Americas shift from horse and carriage to automobile was not the smoothest transition. The first automobile is highly argued‚ but the Ford Model T is considered America’s first affordable automobile. The automobile lifted the limitations on geography‚ created new jobs‚ prompted the development of highways‚ demanded the need of licensure and safety regulations‚ and is ultimately a part of every Americans daily life. Automobiles impact American society
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