The Negative Causes Of The Cuban War

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In 1895 Cuba resumed its movement for freedom from Spain, as wide spread reports told stories of the Cuban Civilians suffering due to the Spanish policy of rounding up their civilians and placing them into detention camps. The Struggle of the Cuban people gained the attention of United States, but the explosion on the American Battle ship Maine on February 15, 1898 in Havana Harbor that took the lives of 240 American soldiers is what ultimately called America to demand a cease-fire on the island and the Independence of Cuba. When Spain rejected the plea of ceasing fire and freeing the people President McKinley went to congress and asked that war be declared. The purpose of this war was to gain the freedom and liberty of the Cuban people, to …show more content…

The policy called for the free movement of goods and money but not of the people, the United States banned the migration of the chinses into the country. Thus bringing us to the Negative side of our involvement in this brief conflict. The United States wanted access to the markets and investment possibilities of Asia but not of their people, this pattern came across not only in Asia but in Cuba and Puerto Rico, where they were once welcomed with open arms and hope of brining change and allowing greater access to American market. They only provided their determination to exercise control directly or indirectly. This led to rapid change in the local’s attitudes towards the United States but nowhere more than in the Philippines. The people of the Philippines had long been fighting a war against Spain and in the victory over in Manila Bay, leader Emilio Aguinaldo established a provisional government model after the United States but when President McKinley chose to establish his possession of the island, the people turned against the United States and a second war would be the results of this action. A war that lasted longer than the Spanish conflict and took the lives of more than 100,000 Philippines and 4,200 American soldiers came to ensue. Although

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Explains that cuba resumed its movement for freedom from spain in 1895, as wide spread reports told stories of the cuban civilians suffering due to the spanish policy of rounding up their civilians and placing them into detention camps.
Explains that mckinley's war was to gain the freedom and liberty of the cuban people and ensure that the united states had no ill intentions. the little splendid war was centered not in cuba but manila bay in the harbor of philippines island.
Describes theodor roosevelt's actions during the most publicized land battle. he was elected to govern new york in 1900 and became vice president to president mckinley.

Explains that cuba resumed its movement for freedom from spain in 1895, as wide spread reports told stories of the cuban civilians suffering due to the spanish policy of rounding up their civilians and placing them into detention camps.
Explains that mckinley's war was to gain the freedom and liberty of the cuban people and ensure that the united states had no ill intentions. the little splendid war was centered not in cuba but manila bay in the harbor of philippines island.
Describes theodor roosevelt's actions during the most publicized land battle. he was elected to govern new york in 1900 and became vice president to president mckinley.
Explains the positive results of the open door policy, which allowed equal access to china's commercial spheres, and the negative side of our involvement in this brief conflict.

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The New White Man's Burden
analytical essay
In the latter half of the nineteenth century, tensions in Cuba were rapidly rising. The Cuban Ten Year’s War from 1868 to 1878 had sparked a fire for independence from Spain with the natives. In 1892, José Julián Martí y Pérez formed El Partido Revolucionario Cubano, or the Cuban Revolutionary party. The Cuban independence movement known as Ejército Libertador de Cuba began in February of 1895 with the motto, “Independencio o Muerte” (Independence or Death). Multiple minor battles between Cuba and Spain took place that year. (Library of Congress)
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- Describes how the cuban ten year's war sparked a fire for independence from spain with the natives. josé julián mart y pérez formed el partido revolucionario cuba.
- Analyzes how president grover cleveland's neutrality toward the cuban conflict led to tensions between america and spain.
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- Describes how the cuban ten year's war sparked a fire for independence from spain with the natives. josé julián mart y pérez formed el partido revolucionario cuba.
- Analyzes how president grover cleveland's neutrality toward the cuban conflict led to tensions between america and spain.
- Narrates how president mckinley proposed a stable government that would maintain order and secure the "peace and stability" of cuban and u.s. citizens.
- Describes how the united states defeated the spanish army garrisons in cuba. the spanish caribbean squadron was annihilated as they attempted to escape the u.s. naval blockade of santiago.
- Explains that a cease-fire was finally called on august 12, 1898. the treaty of paris was signed on december 10, granting independence to cuba and passing sovereignty of guam and puerto rico to the united states.
- Explains how the united states dominated the hawaiian economy and developed a heavy influence within the government. queen liliuokalani took the throne in the early 1890s.
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- Opines that the philippine-american war was the most repugnant example of american imperialism. over the next three years, there would be more than 4,200 american soldiers and 20,000 filipino soldiers killed.
- Opines that american soldiers used sickening and unjust tactics on civilians, such as burning villages, putting natives in concentration camps, and torture techniques on suspected guerrillas.
- Narrates how they killed over 300 natives the first night. they tried to set the town on fire, but if they fire a shot from the house, they burn down and shoot the relatives.
- Analyzes how a new york-born soldier echoes these sentiments in his letter to general wheaton, describing the reaction to his fellow soldier's murder.
- Opines that the united states emerged victorious in 1902 as news of the methods used by american soldiers increased across the country.
- Narrates how the u.s. suggested an open door trade policy in china as atrocities against humanities were being committed in the philippines.
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- Explains that between 1898 and 1929, the united states had troops in thirty-two latin american countries in an attempt to create stable democratic governments and trade opportunities for the u.s.
- Argues that the monroe doctrine can't be used as a scapegoat in the united states of america's foreign policy.
- Cites small planet's "the age of imperialism." merriam-webster.com.
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explanatory essay
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- Explains that imperialism played a substantial role in the spanish-american war. the united states gained possession of the philippines, guam, and puerto rico.
- Explains that the united states had one of the most powerful navy's in the world.
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- Explains that imperialism played a substantial role in the spanish-american war. the united states gained possession of the philippines, guam, and puerto rico.
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Spanish-American War
analytical essay
April 15, 1898, was a pivotal movement in American history. The United States declared war upon Spain, and forever changed the lives of people in both countries. The war between the United States and Spain was preceded by three years of fighting by Cuban revolutionaries attempting to gain independence from Spanish colonial rule. Throughout these three years, many causes for a declaration of war were created adding fuel to a growing fire of outrage throughout the nation.
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- Explains that april 15, 1898, was a pivotal moment in american history when the united states declared war on spain, and forever changed the lives of people in both countries.
- Explains that americans were war-mad and felt sorry for cuban people because even after the ten years war of 1868-1878, they still had not gained their independence.
- Explains that the public opinion was heavily based on what they read in newspapers. hearst and pulitzer made cuban news distorted and blew it out of proportion. the spanish-american war was known as the first "media war".
- Explains that april 15, 1898, was a pivotal moment in american history when the united states declared war on spain, and forever changed the lives of people in both countries.
- Explains that americans were war-mad and felt sorry for cuban people because even after the ten years war of 1868-1878, they still had not gained their independence.
- Explains that the public opinion was heavily based on what they read in newspapers. hearst and pulitzer made cuban news distorted and blew it out of proportion. the spanish-american war was known as the first "media war".
- Explains that america was concerned about business interests in cuba, with over $50 million invested in sugar, tobacco, mining and other public utilities. after the second war for independence, jose marti launched a revolution.
- Explains that cuba is located in a prime location, making it convenient to have as an international ally for the future. the united states had no intention of taking cuba’s independence via the teller amendment.
- Explains that the uss maine mysteriously exploded on february 15, 1898. yellow journalism advocated that spaniards deliberately blew the ship up, which outraged many citizens.
- Explains that the spanish-american war was of very little importance from a military standpoint, but many important results came about after it ended.
- Explains that the treaty of paris, signed on december 10, 1898, ended the spanish-american war and granted the united states their first overseas empire.
- Analyzes how the annexation of the philippines led to the rebelling of filipinos and the philippine-american war in 1899.
- Describes how america extended its power into the pacific ocean with the annexation of hawaii in 1898. the spanish-american war encouraged this thinking because it brought a strong sense of nationalism to the country.
- Analyzes how the end of the war signaled a significant shift in powers as the united states became imperialistic.
- Explains that the united states built the panama canal to connect the atlantic and pacific oceans and make the transportation of goods and governing easier for them.
- Explains that the spanish-american war led to america becoming an imperialistic nation. the strong sense of public involvement in the country encouraged the taking of colonies.
- Opines that it was logical that america would take advantage of its power and expand its territory accordingly. it was vital for the united states to become imperialistic for national security and economic reasons.
- Explains that the spanish-american war opened the doors for america to reach its peak power. it allowed expansion, the gaining of valuable assets, and much more.
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The Cuban Revolutionary War: The Causes Of The Cuban Revolutionary War
analytical essay
In order to fully understand why the Cuban Revolutionary War occurred, it is important to know what was happening in Cuba before the war, what was influencing Cuban decisions at that time, and what precipitated the revolution where eventually Fidel Castro came into power. In 1933 General Gerardo Machado ruled the tyrannical government in Cuba, but his regime began to disintegrate. Enter a young Cuban Army Officer, Fulgencio Batista who had caught the attention of the Cuban people. Batista began a campaign to take over the rule of Cuba. His effort was successful as he allied with unions and student groups and because the Machado regime had effectively fallen apart. Batista was Cuba’s president in the early 1940’s and ran again for President in 1952. Before the elections could be completed, Batista was afraid he would lose the election, so he seized power without warning and cancelled the elections.
In this essay, the author
- Explains how fulgencio batista, a young cuban army officer, took over the machado regime in 1933 and ran for president in 1952.
- Analyzes how batista's government became corrupt and his leadership was incompetent.
- Describes how young fidel castro, a lawyer, recognized what was going on in his country and knew that he needed to rally the common people.
- Explains how fulgencio batista, a young cuban army officer, took over the machado regime in 1933 and ran for president in 1952.
- Analyzes how batista's government became corrupt and his leadership was incompetent.
- Describes how young fidel castro, a lawyer, recognized what was going on in his country and knew that he needed to rally the common people.
- Analyzes how fidel castro's eloquent plea to defend himself against tyranny led to his sentence to 15 years in prison.
- Narrates how fidel castro and his brother, raul, began to plot another overthrow of batista's government. they met other cubans who had also been banished to mexico.
- Describes the cuban revolution leadership aboard the granma. they arrived in playa las coloradas two days later than planned and were attacked by batista's army.
- Explains how batistan's army located rebels and peasant supporters and tortured and killed them, forcing young men to join the guerillas to survive.
- Explains that castro and che sent out small bands of guerillas to attack batista's army. they found some success using this strategy.
- Narrates how they were faced with the dilemma of choosing between their devotion to medicine and their duty as a revolutionary soldier.
- Describes che as a fierce warrior, doctor by trade, who would shoot and kill defectors like the rebels the cuban soldiers captured. che's behavior in combat even brought out admiration from the enemy.
- Narrates how the revolution took a turn for the better for guerrillas. castro's fighters did well under his leadership.
- Describes how ché guevara and batista waged the final battle of the revolution on 28 december 1958.
- Describes how fidel came to havana to defend his revolutionary victory. castro established a communist government and aligned cuba with the soviet union.
- Explains that che was a practical man who had an impact politically around the globe. revolutionary organizing and colonial struggles were inspired by his thoughts and his active duties.
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Spanish-American War
analytical essay
The Americans soon came to Cuba, in an attempt to assist the Cubans in their fight for freedom. The Spanish intervention with Cuba threatened the trade routes that America had near, and with Cuba. By helping Cuba, America would be vastly saving itself economically because these routes were highly valuable. During this time you must remember that the United States had a new, powerful Navy, and they were anxious to show their power off to the rest of the world. Cuba served as the perfect stage to put on a show.
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- Explains that the spanish-american war relates directly to cuba and the sinking of the u.s.
- Explains that the americans came to cuba to assist the cubans in their fight for freedom. the spanish intervention threatened the trade routes that america had near, and with cuba.
- Explains how spanish general weyler controlled the rebellion in cuba by herding the cuban citizens into enclosed concentration camps. the american public demanded war against spain.
- Explains that the spanish-american war relates directly to cuba and the sinking of the u.s.
- Explains that the americans came to cuba to assist the cubans in their fight for freedom. the spanish intervention threatened the trade routes that america had near, and with cuba.
- Explains how spanish general weyler controlled the rebellion in cuba by herding the cuban citizens into enclosed concentration camps. the american public demanded war against spain.
- Explains how presidents cleveland and mckinley tried to keep america out of war. in 1896, congress overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for president cleveland to review the impending situation in cuba.
- Analyzes mckinley's declaration of war against spain, demanding that the government of spain relinquish its authority and government in the island of cuba.
- Opines that the spanish were a threat to the cuban people, an economic and territorial ally to america. a declaration of war on spain was essential for the sake of cuba and the economy of the united states.
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Positive Effects Of The Spanish American War
analytical essay
The Spanish-American war was only America’s second foreign war and with the thrill of winning against Spain so easily and relatively painlessly came the desire to go out and conquer more territories. Many of the men that stayed behind in the United States were disappointed that they hadn’t had the chance to face the Spanish (McCaffrey 177) and half of the men that went to Cuba hadn’t even been part of any major battles (Adams 244). Between the citizens desire for a more gruesome and dramatic war and the government’s new found lust for power and territories, war was inevitable. Coming from the haze of power that seeing the words “Unable to Resist” from Spain in response to America’s proposal (Eye Witnesses 225) the United States decided that they were somewhat of a mediator in the world and it was their responsibility to “civilize” new countries and bring them up to standard; this was not something that these countries were desirous of and the United States then began their role as intimidator in order to maintain their influence in these countries. Hardly six months after the end of the Spanish-American war, the United States began a significantly more lengthy and much bloodier war--The Philippine-American War--with their newly bought territory from Spain, the republic of the
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- Explains that the spanish-american war was the ideal combination for national bonding. it was intense enough to garner attention and stroke national pride but short enough not to cause anxiety and anger towards the government.
- Analyzes how the spanish-american war led to america becoming a world power. the united states gained the islands of puerto rico and guam and evacuated spain from cuba.
- Analyzes the negative effect of the spanish-american war on america's role as an intimidator in the world.
- Explains that the spanish-american war was the ideal combination for national bonding. it was intense enough to garner attention and stroke national pride but short enough not to cause anxiety and anger towards the government.
- Analyzes how the spanish-american war led to america becoming a world power. the united states gained the islands of puerto rico and guam and evacuated spain from cuba.
- Analyzes the negative effect of the spanish-american war on america's role as an intimidator in the world.
- Analyzes how the spanish-american war impacted america in more ways than one, socially it was a success as it brought the american people together, and politically, it began the slippery slope into new and more extreme wars.
- Explains that the spanish-american war led the united states into a political trend that was significant in the late nineteenth century.
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Three Main Causes of the War of 1898
explanatory essay
The War of 1898 was a war between Spain and the United States of America. It is one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted wars in American history. There were many circumstances that led up to the battle between Spain and America. The three main causes of the War of 1898 were the worsening economy during this time, nationalism, and imperialism. The Spanish American war was brief and included few battles. In fact, there was never much doubt of its outcome, but the war had major historical significance.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the war between spain and the united states of america was one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted wars in american history.
- Explains that spain cut shipping and economic interests from cuba, and the worsening economy was one of the main reasons for the war of 1898. the old cuban sugar nobility began to disintegrate and lose its dominant role in the island's economy and society.
- Explains that nationalism is defined by merriam-webster as a feeling of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries
- Explains that the war between spain and the united states of america was one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted wars in american history.
- Explains that spain cut shipping and economic interests from cuba, and the worsening economy was one of the main reasons for the war of 1898. the old cuban sugar nobility began to disintegrate and lose its dominant role in the island's economy and society.
- Explains that nationalism is defined by merriam-webster as a feeling of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries
- Explains that the first major break in american foreign policy occurred in 1898 with the spanish american war.
- Explains that the war of 1898 was a successful war for the united states. it was also significant because it was the first break in american foreign policy.
- Cites hernandez, josé, “cuba in 1898” library of congress, 2013.
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Why Did USS Maine Collapse
explanatory essay
USS Maine (ACR-1) was one of the first United States battleships to be constructed and took nearly nine years to complete. USS Maine is best known for its massive explosion in Havana Harbor on the evening of 15 February 1898, killing 260 of the fewer than 400 American crew members aboard, an event that ultimately led to the Spanish-American War. The cause and responsibility of USS Maine’s sinking remained a subject of speculation but it was likely a cause of the explosion, rather than the initial hypothesis of a mine. The explosion of USS Maine was significant because it provided a pretext for a war with Spain which was exactly what the United States wanted. The government used the incident to encourage public to support for
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- Explains that uss maine was one of the first united states battleships to be constructed and took nearly nine years to complete.
- Explains that uss maine was one of the first united states battleships to be constructed and took nearly nine years to complete.
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Compare And Contrast The War Of 1898 And 1917
analytical essay
Surprisingly, war was not something that Spain nor President McKinley wanted, in fact, they were trying to avoid it without losing ground on their goals in Cuba. Unfortunately, the press continued feeding the public very one sided stories that turned them against Spain and fueled the upcoming war. McKinley was ridiculed for being too weak and afraid to properly handle the situation. Although he disagreed with the public's demands for war, he eventually fell to the public pressures and outcry. On April 11, 1898, McKinley sent a message to Congress supporting a declaration of war on Spain. The public was finally happy that the President made this bold move in response to Spain’s exuberant, and the people celebrated as the country cheerfully went to
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the wars of 1898 and 1917 were pivotal events in american foreign relations. they share close similarities and obvious differences that help us understand the decision-making process in america’s war efforts abroad.
- Explains that the spanish american war had major implications for the united states. the maine was blown up in the havana harbor killing 266 americans. president mckinley was faced with the question whether or not to go to war with spain
- Analyzes how spain and president mckinley were trying to avoid war without losing ground on their goals in cuba, but the press fed the public one-sided stories that turned them against spain, fueled the upcoming war.
- Explains that the wars of 1898 and 1917 were pivotal events in american foreign relations. they share close similarities and obvious differences that help us understand the decision-making process in america’s war efforts abroad.
- Explains that the spanish american war had major implications for the united states. the maine was blown up in the havana harbor killing 266 americans. president mckinley was faced with the question whether or not to go to war with spain
- Analyzes how spain and president mckinley were trying to avoid war without losing ground on their goals in cuba, but the press fed the public one-sided stories that turned them against spain, fueled the upcoming war.
- Explains that the united states was a major trader with europe during 1914 and 1915. the lusitania cargo ship was torpedoed by german submarines killing 1,198 americans.
- Explains that president wilson was reelected after the sinking of the lusitania. he ran largely on a platform of antiwar, pro-neutrality rhetoric.
- Analyzes how the wars of 1898 and 1915 shape american foreign relations for centuries.
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Cuban Explosion Of Cuba In The 1920's
explanatory essay
The United Sates began to take interest in Cuban more than before. Before all this United States began to make connection with Cuba through trading, sugar and tobacco. We fell in love with the sugar plantation which made us want to fight harder to help the Cubans. At the same time if we do not fight to get Cuba we might end up not having any sugar for ourselves.
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- Explains that spain started controlling cuba at the end of 1880’s and they were frustrated by the idea. the cubans fled to some parts of the united states and florida. jose marti launched the revolution in 1895 to gain support from the americans.
- Explains that the united states began to take interest in cuban more than before. they fell in love with the sugar plantation, which made them want to fight harder to help cuba.
- Explains that general valeriano weyler put the cubans in concentration camps in 1896 to restrain them, but the officers ignored them like they were not there. president mckinley said the american flag was planted on foreign soil for humanity's sake.
- Explains that spain started controlling cuba at the end of 1880’s and they were frustrated by the idea. the cubans fled to some parts of the united states and florida. jose marti launched the revolution in 1895 to gain support from the americans.
- Explains that the united states began to take interest in cuban more than before. they fell in love with the sugar plantation, which made them want to fight harder to help cuba.
- Explains that general valeriano weyler put the cubans in concentration camps in 1896 to restrain them, but the officers ignored them like they were not there. president mckinley said the american flag was planted on foreign soil for humanity's sake.
- Describes the explosion of the u.s. s. maine in 1898, when president mckinley sent the ship to havana to retrieve americans for safety issues.
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Summary: The Cuban Regime
explanatory essay
Just ninety miles of the coast of the United States in the Caribbean Sea lies the communist ruled island of Cuba. Ruled by dictator Raul Castro, tensions between the United States and Cuba have been relaxed in the past years, but there was a time where tensions were high. When dictator Fidel Castro took over in Cuba in the late nineteen-fifties, he abolished a US established government and adopted one that replicated the one in the Soviet Union. During this time, the people of Cuba became increasingly aware of how the new dictator was ruling, and became afraid of what the new regime meant for their future and their safety. The United States during this time was also placing economic sanctions, which included halting most of all trade to Cuba.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that cubans left cuba in search of a better life, but the united states offered them new opportunities, jobs, and safety.
- Explains that cubans left cuba in search of a better life, but the united states offered them new opportunities, jobs, and safety.
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A Brief History Of U.S.-Cuba Relations
analytical essay
American settlers in East and West Florida declare independence and rebel against Spain for control of land.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that american settlers in east and west florida declare independence and rebel against spain for control of land.
- Explains cubans' dub adam's policy la fruta madura; washington is waiting until the fruit is ripe for the picking.
- Analyzes how the cuban wars of independence influenced cuba's cultural and political attitude toward europe and the united states.
- Explains that american settlers in east and west florida declare independence and rebel against spain for control of land.
- Explains cubans' dub adam's policy la fruta madura; washington is waiting until the fruit is ripe for the picking.
- Analyzes how the cuban wars of independence influenced cuba's cultural and political attitude toward europe and the united states.
- Analyzes how prime minister cánavos del castillo, assumed leader of spain, emphasized the significance of a close spanish-cuban relationship barring foreign association.
- Explains that it is crucial to understand the historical context from multiple perspectives, and a greater look into the events leading up to the war and how it shaped policy and relations after.
- Analyzes how the island's topography affects its culture, such as how crops are grown, minerals excavated, fish caught, and how to live in the environment.
- Explains that mambises were a diverse group of guerilla soldiers who evaded spanish troops and built an army. the war devastated the coffee industry and american tariffs badly weakened cuban exports.
- Analyzes how josé mart's cuba libre movement was a call to arms against tyrannical spain in the pursuit of independence.
- Explains that mart was reluctant to cooperate with máximo góez and antonio maceo, the military leaders of the ten-years war of 1868 to 1878, but worked constantly during the 1880s and early 1890s to organize rebellion.
- Analyzes how the cuban junta cultivated propaganda as effective tool in the summoning of public support in cuba and america.
- Analyzes how the conditions of the war make it clear that american economic interests were not the sole purpose of intervention.
- Analyzes how propaganda had a sizeable influence on what people were expecting from the newly won war. the platt amendment allowed the united states to maintain control over cuba.
- Narrates the proposicion del capitan general ramon blanco erenas.
- Describes trask, david f., the war with spain in 1898.
- Analyzes how john quincy adam's letter to hugh nelson speculates the likelihood of u.s. "annexation of cuba" within half a century in spite of deterrents.
- Analyzes how the captain-general of cuba, ramón blanco y erenas, proposed that gómez and his cuban troops join him and the spanish army in repelling the united states.
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War of Philippine Independence
opinion essay
economic interest to make our country of special concern to Americans by the time the Spanish-American War brought Commodore George Dewey's fleet to Manila Harbor to do battle with the Spanish flotilla on the night of April 30 and the morning of May 1, 1898.2
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- Opines that filipinos are equally heirs to a second great missionary enterprise after spanish: united states efforts to foster in our country institutions of government and attitudes derived from american experience and faith in democratic ways.
- Narrates how the spanish-american war brought commodore george dewey's fleet to manila harbor to fight with spanish flotilla on april 30 and may 1, 1898.
- Explains that the spanish-american war of 1898 provided the opportunity for filipinos to get rid themselves of spanish rule, but now americans asked if they should not take over our country.
- Opines that filipinos are equally heirs to a second great missionary enterprise after spanish: united states efforts to foster in our country institutions of government and attitudes derived from american experience and faith in democratic ways.
- Narrates how the spanish-american war brought commodore george dewey's fleet to manila harbor to fight with spanish flotilla on april 30 and may 1, 1898.
- Explains that the spanish-american war of 1898 provided the opportunity for filipinos to get rid themselves of spanish rule, but now americans asked if they should not take over our country.
- Explains that there has been a controversy regarding the terms of agreement between general aguinaldo and admiral dewey.
- Analyzes how anti-imperialist voices were raised, and the vote in the u.s. senate ratifying the peace treaty by which the philippines was handed over to the united states passed by only one vote.
- Explains that the united states made peace by offering the illustrados all they could possibly want. they promised to end the religious orders, guarantee private property, limit the franchise to the educated, place them in key positions, hold early elections, and make america's stay in the philippines brief.
- Explains that the treaty of paris was signed on december 10, 1898. cuba gained its independence and spain ceded the philippines, guam, and puerto rico to the united states for us$20 million.
- Explains that american opinion was uncomfortable and divided on the moral principle of owning colonial dependencies. the philippine war of independence took the lives of 4,234 americans and 16,000 filipinos.
- Opines that the introduction of public school system employing english for instruction is the most consequential of all american innovations.
- Explains that elective government was instituted in the municipalities in 1902, extending the restricted franchise of the spanish period.
- Agrees that americans civilized us and helped their country get rid of spanish regime but in their own opinion they did what spanish did to us.
- Describes the bibliographies of s, including richard holt, albert, james gregor, ireya, and harry hawes.
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