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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.[1] On May 1, George Dewey's fleet easily defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, and U.S. forces took over Guantánamo Bay in June.[2]:190 From there, 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] In addition to the aforementioned nations, the USA also colonized Guam, Wake Island,[2]:174 and eastern Samoa.[2]:189
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 David Vine (2020). The United States of War: 'Conquest' (p. 64). Oakland: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520972070 [LG]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 David Vine (2020). The United States of War: 'Going Global'. Oakland: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520972070 [LG]