spanish-american war?

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spanish-american war?

In what sense might the original public demand for intervention in Cuba be said to reflect traditional American Idealism and Anti Imperialism?

2007-02-25 10:17:15 · 2 answers · asked by mango 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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The situation in Cuba could be compared to that of the 13 colonies - tyrannical rulership, except in this case by Spain. The US values freedom/liberty. This is what they hoped that Cuba could also gain. Spain as a colonial power being overthrown was aid for self-determination (choice of rulers).

2007-02-25 10:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

GREED AND POWER

2007-02-25 18:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋