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The Spanish American War The best example of American imperialism at the turn of the century

Why did Spain and the U.S go to war over Cuba? To “liberate” Cuba from the Spanish Cubans revolted in 1895, demanding independence Spain had installed a military government in Cuba Rebels in Cuba were thrown into concentration camps

Reason #2: Dollars and Defense Also, Cuba was a very important source of sugar, and there were many American investments in Cuba Some Americans had suggested that Cuba become a state

WAR IS DECLARED President McKinley asks to send troops to end the war Congress passes a joint resolution for a free Cuba It’s on!

The Event The war only lasted a few months US Troops fought in the Caribbean and in the Pacific US was not very prepared