The Spanish American War of 1898 One hundred years ago, in 1898, the United States was fighting the Spanish-American War. ... Spain was by this time a decaying, weak empire, and no match for a vigorous, muscular American military kept in shape by killing American Indians. ... After a brief bombardment, the 1st American Volunteer Cavalry began its assault. ... Slowly the two American warships gained on the Colon. ... The battle between the American fleet and the Spanish Fleet was decidedly one-sided in favor of the Americans and resulted in an overwhelming American victory. ...

• Word Count: 1774
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The philosophy summarizes an American faith in know-how and practicality and an equally American distrust of abstract theories and ideologies. ... In modern day America, some of these pragmatic views are still in effect. ... By 1915, America had made much technological progress. ... Americans feared that they would freeze when the winter came without any coal. ... This document was drawn up in order to restore order in Latin American affairs and prevent European intervention. ...

• Word Count: 1988
• Approx Pages: 8

On September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, a young anarchist guns down President William McKinley. ... Few Americans have had the experience of being born into a home environment such as the Roosevelt's. ... Teddy began receiving lessons in English, French, German, and Latin (34). ...

• Word Count: 2441
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School