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Spanish-American War (Imperialism)

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  • Spanish-American War definition

    Spanish-American War definition
    The Spanish–American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of USS Maine in Havana harbor in Cuba, leading to U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence.

  • Rough Riders

    Rough Riders
    the "Rough Riders" was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. they were a band of volunteers in Cuba during the Spanish-American War ; they played a huge role in winning the Battle of San Juan Hill

  • USS Maine

    USS Maine
    American naval ship that sank in Havana Harbor during the Cuban revolt against Spain. 266 American sailors died, Pressured by the “yellow press,” the U.S. declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898

  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill
    The Battle of San Juan Hill, also known as the battle for the San Juan Heights, was a decisive battle of the Spanish–American War won by US.