1. The Spanish American War Of 1898
The Spanish American War of 1898 One hundred years ago, in 1898, the United States was fighting the Spanish-American War. The victory over Spain made the United States a colonial power. ... The Spanish colonies in mainland North and South America became independent in the early 1800s, but Cuba and Puerto Rico remained Spanish. ... On April 22, the Unites States was at war with Spain. ... By July 3, the Spanish fleet in Cuba was destroyed. ...
- Word Count: 1774
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School