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The U.S. declared war on Spain in April 1898, marking the beginning of the Spanish-American War, largely fueled by American sympathy for Cuban freedom fighters and sensational journalism from the "yellow press." The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor intensified calls for war, leading President McKinley to declare war on April 25, 1898. The conflict quickly concluded with American victories in Cuba and Puerto Rico, resulting in a peace treaty on August 12, 1898. Concurrently, the U.S. annexed Hawaii, driven by strategic interests and fears of foreign takeover, despite initial opposition from President Grover Cleveland. American business leaders and nationalist sentiments gradually shifted public opinion in favor of expansionism. Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900, with Sanford Dole as governor, even though Queen Liliuokalani had been overthrown in a coup in 1893. Throughout these events, differing perspectives on American expansionism reflected deep divisions within the country regarding its role in world affairs.
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In April 1898, the United States went to war with Spain, starting the Spanish-American War. This war happened mostly because many Americans wanted to help Cuban freedom fighters who were struggling for independence. At the same time, newspapers were publishing sensational and often exaggerated stories, getting people fired up about the situation. When the USS Maine, a U.S. Navy ship, exploded in Havana Harbor, it made more people demand war. President McKinley finally declared war on April 25, 1898.
The war didn’t last long, and the U.S. quickly won battles in Cuba and Puerto Rico. By August 12, 1898, a peace treaty was signed, ending the conflict. During this time, the U.S. also took control of Hawaii. This was influenced by the fear that other countries might take over Hawaii, even though President Grover Cleveland was initially against annexation. Business leaders in America and rising nationalist feelings changed many people's minds about expanding the country’s influence. Hawaii officially became a U.S. territory in 1900 with Sanford Dole as its governor, even though Queen Liliuokalani had been removed from power in 1893.
These events made people in the U.S. think a lot about what America’s role should be in the world and sparked many different opinions on whether expansion was a good idea or not.
The war didn’t last long, and the U.S. quickly won battles in Cuba and Puerto Rico. By August 12, 1898, a peace treaty was signed, ending the conflict. During this time, the U.S. also took control of Hawaii. This was influenced by the fear that other countries might take over Hawaii, even though President Grover Cleveland was initially against annexation. Business leaders in America and rising nationalist feelings changed many people's minds about expanding the country’s influence. Hawaii officially became a U.S. territory in 1900 with Sanford Dole as its governor, even though Queen Liliuokalani had been removed from power in 1893.
These events made people in the U.S. think a lot about what America’s role should be in the world and sparked many different opinions on whether expansion was a good idea or not.