Spanish–Statesian War

The Spanish–Statesian War was a war between the United States, Spain, and independence fighters from Cuba and the Philippines. In April 1898, the USA declared war on Spain after the USS Maine sank. It blamed the sinking of the Maine on Spanish sabotage even though it was either an accident or a false flag. After capturing Guantánamo Bay, the USA launched its occupation of Puerto Rico.^[1]

Spread of US colonialism

After quickly defeating the Spanish, the USA colonized Cuba. The USA made Cuba give up Guantánamo Bay as a permanent US outpost in exchange for US troops leaving the rest of Cuba.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 David Vine (2020). The United States of War: 'Conquest' (p. 64). Oakland: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520972070 [LG]

[:0-1] 1.0 ^1.1 David Vine (2020). The United States of War: 'Conquest' (p. 64). Oakland: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520972070 [LG]

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