1. The Spanish American War Of 1898
After brutal rule that included concentration camps, Spain granted Cuba limited autonomy on January 1, 1898, but that was too little, too late. ... This raised a big outcry in the United States. ... Damage to the American ships was very little, and their crews suffered no fatalities and few injuries. ... Teddy always a man of action, knew his place was on the battlefield, not in the rear. ... The Rough Riders were triumphant that day and were a big part in making the United States a colonial power. ...
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- Grade Level: High School