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Spanish American War Comic Israel Munoz
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- At 9:40 pm on February 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, killing over 260 men. Ofthose that perished, only 200 bodies were recovered and 76 identified. America was stunned.
- The USS Maine was an America battleship sent to Cuba’s capital on January 25, 1898. As pre-war tensionsincreased between the United States and Spain, American officials decided to send the battleship to protectAmerican interests on the island. Fueled by yellow journalism, many Americans blamed Spain for theexplosion. Spain adamantly denied any involvement.
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- Roosevelt and his menwere ordered to attack a Spanish entrenchment on Kettle Hill. Riding his horse, Texas, Roosevelt led his menup the hill against a well-entrenched enemy. Observers thought the charge was doomed to fail, but Rooseveltand his men took control of the entrenchments, forcing a Spanish retreat.
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- In less than four months Spanish forces were defeated and the Treaty of Paris ended the war. The warhad cost America $250 million and 3,000 lives, of whom 90% had perished from diseases. The U.S.Secretary of State referred to it as “a splendid little war.”
- As a result of the war, America gained control of Spain’s former colonies – Guam, Puerto Rico and thePhilippines. The Philippines rebelled against U.S. control for years, fighting for their own independence.The Philippines remained a U.S. possession until eventually gaining independence in 1946. In addition,Cuba gained independence as a result of the Spanish-American War. Triumph in the Spanish-Americanwar helped America emerge as a new world power. The addition of several territories, and the quickdefeat of an established power such as Spain, earned America newfound respect and prestige.
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