... officers and men were lost in the explosion. William McKinley (U.S. President 1897-1901) went to congress and asked for permission to send troops to help stop the fighting in Cuba. After a couple of days he was given permission which shortly led to war. Spain declared war on the United States ... on April 24th followed by an U.S. declaration of war on the 25th. This war was no contest for the Americans; they easily defeated the Spanish troops. Led by Gen. William Shafter (and including Theodore Roosevelt and his 1st Volunteer Calvary, the "Rough Riders"). The Rough Riders were National ...

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... spread through missionaries. But alas, the imperial movement isn't without its faults. There were many religious conflicts and other conflicts of interest. For instance, the U.S. supported the Philippines to help free them from Spanish rule, promising them independence. Although the U.S. helped with public works and economic projects (roads, harbors, etc.) the Philippines felt too closely tied to the U.S. and thus went through ... ...

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