Nearing the end of the 19th Century, Spain was at brink of losing its colonies including Philippines. The people's agitation with the Spanish colonial government was becoming more and more intense. The revolution for independence had spread throughout the country since 1896.
Cuba, a colony of Spain, was also aiming for freedom. The United States had investments in Cuba that reached $50,000,000.
The battleship USS Maine was sent to protect US troops in Cuba, where it was docked at the Harbor of Havana.
When the USS Maine exploded ---> february 15,1898
Spain was blamed for what happened.This caused President McKinley, with the help of the US Congress, to officially declare war against Spain on April 25,1898.
It was discovered, later that the explosion was due to the accidental ignition of five tons of powder charges for the ship's guns. Neverthless, American war with Spain had already started and Spanish colonies like the Philippines were caught crossfire.
Cuba, a colony of Spain, was also aiming for freedom. The United States had investments in Cuba that reached $50,000,000.
The battleship USS Maine was sent to protect US troops in Cuba, where it was docked at the Harbor of Havana.
When the USS Maine exploded ---> february 15,1898
Spain was blamed for what happened.This caused President McKinley, with the help of the US Congress, to officially declare war against Spain on April 25,1898.
It was discovered, later that the explosion was due to the accidental ignition of five tons of powder charges for the ship's guns. Neverthless, American war with Spain had already started and Spanish colonies like the Philippines were caught crossfire.
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