Results Of Spanish American War. An ongoing debate between imperialist and anti-imperialist forces. 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 MaineThough President William McKinley had wished to avoid war American forces moved swiftly once it began.
Peace was arranged by the Treaty of Paris signed Dec. 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 MaineThough President William McKinley had wished to avoid war American forces moved swiftly once it began. Today that organization is defunct but it left an heir in the Sons of SpanishAmerican War Veterans created in 1937 at the 39th National Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans.
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A commitment to govern the Philippines where an insurrection broke out among natives who desired full independence. Had been involved at this point. In rapid campaigns American forces seized the Philippines and Guam. The important results of the Spanish-American War were the emancipation of Cuba the USs expansion into former Spanish colonies and the effective end of Spanish imperial power.