The Spanish-American War was a relatively short war, it lasted less than four months. Aggressions took place between April 25 and August 12, 1898. The United States fought Spain in and around the Spanish colonial possessions of Cuba and the Philippines. The United States had deep historical and emotional reasons to support the cause of Cuban Independence. The Spanish-American War marked the beginning of the United States’ rise as a leading military power. The United States Navy defeated …showed first 75 words of 1122 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1122 total…temporarily occupy Cuba. Spain was liable for the Cuban debt. The United States Senate ratified the treaty on February 6, 1899. The treaty was ratified by a margin of only one vote. Ratification of the treaty meant that the United States would continue to occupy the Philippines. Opposition to the treaty felt that the United States should allow Filipino independence because the Philippines were not important to the United States for economic or military purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**