It is important to read historical accounts of other countries in regard to analyzing the Spanish-American War because it helps to paint a more full picture of what caused the war. From one perspective only a partial story is told, which can seem bias or can be completely wrong. This is seen in the Spanish-American War from the perspective of Americans. It would seem that it is the Spanish’s fault for the destruction of the USS Maine, but once a different perspective is taken, it is realized that the explosion came from the inside of the USS Maine. We know it came from the inside because the hull of the wreckage is pointing outwards. This means the U.S. Maine was exploded intentionally to spark conflict, meaning it wasn’t the Spanish’s fault.
The Spanish American war started in 1898 and was a fight for Cuba’s independence which resulted in 379 American casualties in combat. The Spanish American War was justified because of the Monroe Doctrine, Correspondence between the United States and Spain, and the Platt Amendment, which were all created to protect American morals and freedom.
Nationalism was another major factor in declaring war against Spain. Nationalism emerged in the United States and all of its people seemed to support the war. The “yellow press” printed multiple stories of scandals, including the explosion of the Maine in the Havana harbor. The yellow press printed that the Spanish were responsible for this action, which led to the slogan “Remember the Maine.” Nationalism and pride surged within the United States and war became imminent. The “rough riders,” who were volunteers from the United States, invaded the Santiago harbor in order to drive out Spanish ships. They paved the way for the American army and forced Spain to sign an armistice. After the war was over and the Cubans were free, The Platt Amendment was passed. It provided that Cuba had to state in its own constitution that the US might intervene with troops in Cuba in order to restore order and to provide mutual protection. It also promised to sell or lease naval stations to the US. The doctrine of Manifest Destiny also played a major part in the war. The US wanted to expand its country and spread its Anglo-Saxon culture. Imperialism was also part of this objective.
Was the Mexican-American war worth it or not worth it? This essay argues that the United States was justified in going to war with Mexico.
The U.S.S Maine was a battleship sent to Cuba to protect American interest. The sinking of the U.S.S Maine is important because it served as a cause for the Spanish American War, which changed who properly owned Guam, Puerto Anti-racketeering law and let Cuba become independent. The excuse for entering the state of war was the rebellion by the Republic of Cubans against Spanish dominion and the explosion of an American battlewagon U.S.S. Maine. The Spanish settlement in mainland North and South America became independent in the early 1800s, but Cuba and Puerto Rico remained Spanish.
The chapter is being displayed to show what happened to Mexican-Americans and Mexicans during and after the civil war, but in a different perspective. In a very detailed perspective from Zaragoza, he mentions how Anglos would mistreat, abused and even had prejudiced belief about Mexicans after the U.S. War. This chapter covers what Zaragoza describes about Mexican’s discrimination, prejudice and lynching. “Racist ideas about Mexicans, which served to legitimate the Mexican American war, only grew more virulent after the war. ” (Zaragoza, 112). Anglos wanted power at all levels they can put their hands on. The idea of this chapter is to really show both perspective on the history of Mexican American war
Write a report on the topic of your choice involving isolationism or United States involvement
As American expanded its industries and becoming a powerhouse, it’s marked a new chapter in the America history by 1890’s the United Stated wanted to extend its influential over sea following the Manifest Destiny United Stated belief that it’s needed to take a stand, to be more aggressive, and to become a true world power economically and militarily. With Cubans rebellion against Spanish broke out and fueled with many accounts of Spanish brutality against the Cubans written by the Yellow Journalists and the explosion of the battleships Maine, United Stated enter the war with the Cuban to fight against the Spanish. After the Spanish-American war ended United Stated promised Cuba to give it independence, however, U. S force Cuba to signed a Platt Amendment in which America can veto Cuban treaties, buy or rent Cuba naval
In the growing threats in the world Mexico has become a key issue to the United States. The American military must constantly be at a state of alert and readiness at all times. In order to be adequately prepared for global conflict then the United States Army and the other branches must study different characteristics of each potential enemy. An in depth evaluation of the operational variables of the country of Mexico will be conducted in this essay.
In the 1980’s many areas of Central America were facing fierce civil wars that claimed many lives. This is seen as part of the Cold War since many of the wars were politically based such as the Contras fighting the Sandinista Government in Guatemala which was a Socialist Government. “In Guatemala, meanwhile, a Civil War between Leftist groups and the Guatemalan Military lasted for 36 years and almost 200,000 people were either killed or disappeared (Latino Radio).” The aspect of the Dirty Wars transferred to Latin America who also experienced disappearances and gunfights. The only outstanding difference between Honduras and Guatemala with Argentina and Chile is that those countries were more developed with greater foundations of resources.
ON April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain. The united states wanted to go to war with Spain many reasons. Today I will be discussing the political economic and social reason on why the United States started a war with spain.
The Spanish War was a Civil War that occurred in 1936 that led through 1939. The war started when a couple of the most dominant generals had led an army to rebel against the new Republican government. The Civil War had left Spain in a bad economy and left up to thousands dead. Germany was mainly involved in helping with the country’s personal conflict, Hitler had tremendously helped with economical needs, and sent in several thousands of troops. Hitler’s actions lead into many foreign interest, such as France, Britain, Soviet Union, and Central and Western Europe. The Spanish War had affected World War II because other countries were active in this war, these
The Spanish Civil War occurred between 1936 and 1939, it was a war of the Republicans (left wingers) against the Nationalists (right wingers) in which other countries got involved, contributing to a Second World War. At the end of the Civil War Spain emerged into a dictatorship of 36 years led by General Francisco Franco that ended only after his death.
(1936–39), military revolt against the Republican government of Spain, supported by conservative elements within the country. When an initial military coup failed to win control of the entire country, a bloody civil war ensued, fought with great ferocity on both sides. The Nationalists, as the rebels were called, received aid from fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. The Republicans received aid from the Soviet Union, as well as from International Brigades, composed of volunteers from Europe and the United States.
Spanish Civil War was war which lasted from 1936 to 1939. For the Spanish it was “total” war, because whole available arms, weapons, economy and other sectors of country were included in this war. But the Spanish Civil War was “limited” war for foreign powers, since they hadn’t been directly included into the conflict. In this war the new technology was very significant, especially dominance of the airpower. Control of the sea was very important, too. These two segments played very important role in making decision of who is going to win the war. On the other hand, the war on land took the biggest number of lives, and that was one of the important consequences of the war. Spanish
On February 15, 1898 the USS Maine a battleship sent to Cuba with the purpose of escorting and protecting Americans mysteriously exploded Havana harbor. The ship sank with the loss of 260 Sailors. The American press wanting war stoked the fires of hate across the nation. Using unproven accusations of sabotage at Spain war was inevitable. “The explosion which destroyed the Maine was the