Opinion on Spanish American War

The Spanish American War was not justified because of the lack of evidence on the sinking of the USS Maine. Spain at this point in time had a much less advanced military then the US. To sink one of our most prestigious battleships would be extremely bold and stupid. The sinking of the Maine triggered a big emotional response in America. Yellow journalism was used to get a bigger reaction out of citizens until it led to the point of war. America used this as an opportunity to free that hemisphere from Spanish influence and expand American territory overseas. These emotional responses often hide the true reason we go to war. Having no evidence that the Spanish sunk the Maine, America was obviously in this battle to expand our borders and project our influence on farther reaches of the globe.

Opinion on the Spanish American War

The Spanish American War was not justified because of the lack of evidence on the sinking of the USS Maine. Spain at this point in time had a much less advanced military then the US. To sink one of our most prestigious battleships would be extremely bold and stupid. The sinking of the Maine triggered a big emotional response in America. Yellow journalism was used to get a bigger reaction out of citizens until it led to the point of war. America used this as an opportunity to free that hemisphere from Spanish influence and expand American territory overseas. These emotional responses often hide the true reason we go to war. Having no evidence that the Spanish sunk the Maine, America was obviously in this battle to expand our borders and project our influence on farther reaches of the globe.

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Spanish American War Justification

The Spanish American war was a completely justified war. Spain was abusing its power as a ruling authority in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Philippines, and they all asked us for help. The war was quick with minimal casualties, and we helped Cuba and the Philippines to reach independence.

Spain has had a long history of mistreatment of less powerful foreign nations. In as early as the 1500’s. Cortez and Pizzaro, two Spanish explorers were single handedly responsible for the demise of both the Aztecs and the Incas. The Spanish wiped out 90% of the indigenous population through enslavement and disease. And now even into the late 1800’s there is still gross mistreatment of the Cubans by the ruling Spanish. The Cubans had attempted to rebel against he Spanish on multiple occasions, all of which failed. After the viscous, unprovoked attack on the USS Maine, the United States had no other option than to defend itself and go to war.
The defeat of the Spanish in both Cuba and the Philippines was quick and decisive. With help from the native Philippines the US navy led by Commodore Dewy the battle was won in four months with minimal losses on both sides. The Cubans had independence, and the Philippines had independence from their Spanish oppressors. The Spanish American War was fully justified and it was our duty and responsibility to act against the injustice of Spanish occupation.

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