Question

give me a 3 sentence summary of the Spanish American War and the aftermath.

Answer 1

The Spanish-American War (1898) was a conflict between the United States and Spain, primarily triggered by America's support for Cuban independence and sensationalist journalism. The war resulted in a swift victory for the United States, leading to the Treaty of Paris, which ceded control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S., while Cuba gained formal independence. The aftermath saw the U.S. emerge as a global power, leading to debates over its role in imperialism and the governance of newly acquired territories, particularly in the Philippines, where a bloody insurgency ensued.