2. Spanish–American War (1898): causes and effects
The Spanish-American War was a major turning point in USA foreign policy; it ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in the US gaining territories in the western Pacific and in Latin America. It thus 'marked the beginning of what would come to be called the American century.’ (George C. Herring) Guiding questions: Why was there increased US interest in Cuba by the 1890s? What was the role of the...