Effects Of The Spanish American War

Although there are many reasons why the Spanish-American war took place, the most important was Spain's resentment of Cuba's desire to also become an independent nation. Since Cuba was one of Spain's last territories, they were unwilling to allow independence. As a result, conflict between the two parties erupted. Since Cuba was smaller and less equipped to fight than Spain, their economy took a tumble. Due to the fact that the United States had a great deal of money invested in Cuba's sugar resources, many Americans felt the need to wage war. Additionally, there were separate events that caused anger to American Citizens. One such event was the destruction of a U.S. ship used to protect the American citizens in Cuba. Although the ship's

The aftermath of the Mexican American warManifest Destiney, the annexation of Texas, and the actions of President John Polk are all factors leading up to the Mexican-american war. It is known that the annexation of Texas was what pushed Mexico leaders over the edge. In 1836 Texas gained independence from Mexico, after becoming an American State the relationship between Mexico and the U.S quickly came to an end. Polk not only had his eyes on Texas but also on California and New Mexico. Polk won the support of the american people by declaring he would complete Americas Manifest Destiny, to reach the West coast. Mexico denied Polk’s offer to buy these lands, leading America to send troops onto disputed territory. April 25, 1846 Mexican troops killed american soldiers on the disputed land, marking the beginning of the war, this was the battle of Palo Alto. The Mexican-American war had a major impact on both Mexico and U.S history. This essay will discuss the political, social, and economical effects between Mexico and the U.S after the Mexican American war.

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.

On April 19th, 1898, The United States impulsively waged a war with imperialist Spain that would forever change our country for better and for worse. There are many different factors that led to the war, but in my opinion, one key cause is of much greater importance than the others. As a result of the war, American became known as an imperialistic nation and a world power. How could such a “little” war have such a large impact on American society at the turn of the 20th century?

War of 1812 and industrialization- The british blockade forced the united states to develop its own industries

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 United States wanted to spread its Anglo-Saxon culture around the world and emerge as a world-wide power. Other minor motives for the war include the United States coming to the aid of the Cubans in their revolt against Spain and the feeling that

The Mexican war was a conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. This war had gone by various names such as Mexican War, Spanish Guerra de 1847, or Guerra de Estados Unidos a Mexico. At this point in history, there were multiple people connected such as James Polk, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass. Additional parties that were involved included the northeasterners, Santa Anna and the Mexican Government, and the modern-day Mexican people. This battle brought a numerous amount of casualties and left a cascade of broken tides. There were over 10,000 people dead and over 3,000 people who had been wounded. The Mexican American war left behind memories of the redeeming qualities between the United States and Mexico due to a large number of territories and people that Mexico lost to America.

The Mexican American War is one of the most popular wars in U.S. History. Without this war many things would be different. For starters the U.S. would be a lot smaller and Mexico a lot bigger. The outcomes of The Mexican American War caused many problems but also had some good effects. The Mexican American War had positive and negative aspects for both sides including the loss of over 37,000 men due to injuries, accidents, and disease (DiConsiglio 60-61); land gain for the U.S.(DiConsiglio 64-65); and a loss of respect for the Mexican citizens.(Feldman 42).

One hundred years ago, in 1898, the United States was fighting the Spanish-American War. The victory over Spain made the United States a colonial power. The Spanish colonies of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, as well as the formerly independent nation of Hawaii, became American possessions.

The United States first started controversy with Hawaii over sugar trades. In 1893, the Hawaiians planned a revolution and called on Americans for protection. Finally, in 1899, the United States and Germany divided the islands between them. In relation to this, the United States also had a conflict with Spain. The Spanish-American War occurred in 1898.

The Mexican-American was very important to our country. We not only annexed Texas but, gained other states what is now modern day California, Utah, and Nevada. Mexico also obtains from the war which was debt relief. This paper explains how America and Mexico went from enemies to allies.

The Mexican-American War and its effects impacted the American people and their interests in many different ways, eventually leading to what became the civil war. For instance, it inspired more westward expansion and growth as a country, which in a way created the Westerners and much of the American wealth and "new money". It also meant more land to govern and control, and a whole new era of interest for the New Englanders. However, it even created new borders and conflicts for the Southern Americans, changing their ideals and wishes greatly. Southern and Northern Americans challenged each other on issues such as freedom of slaves and how to deal with the newly-acquired land. With America recuperating after a newly-won war, the economy skyrocketed, ego rose exponentially, and Americans felt confident in their newfound land and opportunities. 1845 to 1855 was one of the most productive and influential decades the United States had ever seen, due to the effects of the war. A lot of changes involving the slave trade, handling newfound riches and money and changing how politics worked. Politicians disputed boundaries, slavery continued, and the creation of new states ensued. The Mexican-American war and its effects altered the course of American history with significant impact; The war challenged common beliefs such as slavery and statehood from all angles.

Imagine this: You go into your room and you see your sister or brother messing up your room. You eventually get frustrated and “boom!” That’s basically the same concept as when Native Americans got kicked out of their land. Now, the west was a very popular section of the globe. Everyone desired to get there because of the valuable land that was there and success, which people referred to the “Gold Fever.” Many people died while traveling to the West because of how far they had to go from the East or North and because their supplies didn’t last long. But, the settlers in the West disliked the idea and rebelled against it. A few occurrences when societies impact are appeared through the California Gold Rush, the battle between Native American

"American imperialism in 1898 was not a sudden abandonment of anti-colonial tradition but was a logical extension of commercial expansion, something the US had been doing throughout its history" (SparkNotes: The Spanish American War, 1898-1901,: Effects of the Treaty). President McKinley was not interested in wars of conquest or of territorial aggression. His interest in expansion was "to make the United States first in international commerce and as a means to implement its humanitarian and democratic goals" (Faragher, J., Buhle, M. J., & Armitage, S. H. ,2008, Out of Many, A History of the American People, 6th ed., Vol. 2, p. 561). McKinley would eventually be forced to act in a humanitarian effort for the people of Cuba and to protect

The Americans entered the war wanting to end the Spanish rule of the Philippines. This was the start of the Spanish American War in the Pacific. The first battle that the Americans fought against the Spanish was the Battle of Manila Bay. The United States Navy commander, Commodore George Dewey, was aboard the USS Olympia. The squadron defeated the Spanish squadron in less than three hours. They destroyed the squadron and took control of the harbor at Manila Bay. After this battle, the bay had ships from Britain, Germany, and France. The Germans were there to protect German interests but were constantly being a pain for the Americans. A move that changed the war was Commodore Dewey brought back the Revolutionary leader back from exile. Emilio Anguinaldo left exile in Hong Kong so he could