USA HISTORY

The Spanish American War began in

(A) 1888

(B) ** 1898

(C) 1918

(D) 1989

Concept note-1: -On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.

Concept note-2: -U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict.

Concept note-3: -What were the reasons for the Spanish-American war? Cubans wanted independence from Spain; protection of American businesses in Cuba; The sinking of the USS Maine; exaggerated news /yellow journalism.

Concept note-4: -Spain’s military was outmatched from the opening of hostilities, and an armistice signed on August 12, 1898, brought an end to the fighting. The United States occupied Cuba and took possession of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.