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Cuba History : The Spanish-American War

In 1898, the United States entered the Cuban War of Independence.

The battle of Santiago de Cuba

Though known in Cuba as the Spanish-Cuban-American War, most people know what came after by the name of the Spanish-American War (that name is used in this site to ensure everyone understands).

Great sympathy in the US for Cuba had been building up, but the US Government refused to even recognize the Cuban rebels. The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor furthered war fever.

Many people in other countries saw the war as an unprovoked action of American aggression, but in the US the results were seen as positive. The Cubans, who knew their independence was coming soon, didn't want the US joining in the war. The Spanish knew from the beginning they had no chance. Their navy was no match for the modern American navy, and the war in Cuba had greatly weakened their army. Nevertheless, the Spanish decided to put up a fight. The war began as a battle of the navies.

Taylor, Zachary: at Battle of Buena Vista during Mexican-American War

Gen. Zachary Taylor pictured on a white horse at the Battle of Buena Vista during the … [Credits : The Granger Collection, New York]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spanish-American War: soldiers

Photograph:Soldiers in the Spanish-American War stand ready to defend their camp.

Soldiers in the Spanish-American War stand ready to defend their camp.

 

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