The Spanish-American War: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Conflict Between the United States of America and Spain That Took Place after the U.S. Intervened ... War of Independence

by Captivating History

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Spanish-American War, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside! The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage. Not all Americans were happy with the change, with famous Americans like Mark Twain speaking out about the US occupation of the lands that it was meant to save. This breach was seen as being as antithetical to American ideals as bowing to the English crown would have been seen during the American Revolution. Still, the isolationist's view of the country was no longer popular, and more Americans wished to play a larger part in the world. The ideology of the country was not entirely different than it had been, but it was moving more toward the superpower it eventually became by the end of World War II. America had finally taken strides to match the might and power of the other Western countries, and it was increasingly more difficult to ignore the events around the world once they had lands to protect so far from the mainland.In The Spanish-American A Captivating Guide to the Armed Conflict Between the United States of America and Spain That Took Place after the U.S. Intervened in the Cuban War of Independence, you will discover topics such Spain’s Waning InfluenceAmerica – A Country Itching to Break out of IsolationismBuilding TensionsAmerica's Sensationalized Sympathy with CubaRemember the Maine! – An Excuse for WarA Brief War with Huge ImplicationsRough Riders – The Beginning of the Legend of Theodore RooseveltHow the Smoked Yankees Ensured Roosevelt’s SuccessThe Price of PeaceThe Anti-Imperialist LeagueThe Foraker Act of 1900 and New TerritoriesThe Tense Relationship between Cuba and the USHalf-Way around the World – The Philippine-American RelationshipA Changed WorldAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Spanish-American War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Genres: History, War

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2019

Reviews

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating History has an interesting way of weaving the stories of the fledgling countries (Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, and Guam), who were objecting to their treatment by the Spanish government.  They were small countries seeking freedom from a distant government that just seemed to take from them, without giving much back.

When the Cubans that fought against the Spanish government in the 1890s fled to the US, they were not quiet about the atrocities they saw emanating from Spain.  Because the US was weary of the conflict of their own divisive civil war, they were looking for an enemy that would bring the states together in a common conflict.

Thank you for the explanation of the difference between yellow journalism and fake news.  Yellow journalism sells more newspapers because they enhance a true story with untrue, or partly true, details and information.  Fake news seems to be a newer facet because it is "more insidious and often comes from either terrorist groups, corrupt governments, or people on the fringes who are trying to incite division and sow discord."

In the 1890s, yellow journalism manipulated the American public into support for the Cuban's fight, a cause that did not directly benefit the US.  Yellow journalism fed two types of Americans:  Those that wanted to help emancipate others less fortunate and those who wanted the US to become an empire.  Both of these groups caused the US to consider their role in the world outside their shores.
I was surprised to learn that the Spanish-American War was only 10 weeks in length.  Although the war was over Cuba, the US decided that all Spanish territories were fair-game.  It was interesting to learn how important the Buffalo Soldiers were to the Rough Riders' success.

Americans need to read more about their history, besides what is given to us in history texts (in school).  I can assure you that I didn't learn anything like what is shared in this book.  This book shows that America started down the slippery slope to imperialism and snooping in other countries' business much earlier than I imagined.  

[Francis X DuFour · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good overview

Checking all the boxes on information relevant to the war, the book emphasizes the political battles between expansionist and anti-imperialist political factions within the US. The difficult task of acting to support democracy in the new territories was slow and painful. The US made some of the same mistakes the former autocratic leaders of the occupied countries had, but very gradually gave more independence to the native populations.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information

Lots of good information, but more opinion than I like. This is an important part in U.S. History, often skipped, that shows a huge change in the country's future. We do have to see the bad and the good of our history. And Yellow Journalism is very much alive and well.

[Scott Holstad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best or certainly comprehensive book on the subject, but a decent starting point for many. And all too many Americans don't know the history of the Americas. I think they should, and this seems an obviously place to start, so in that light, I guess I do recommend the book for those not very familiar with this "war."

[Larry Hightower · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bailed

I barely passed the halfway point before ditching it. Kept repeating the same points as if he/she was being paid by the word.