Becoming A World Power: Spanish-American War: Sydney Holliday

The Spanish-American War

In 1886 Cuba declared independence from Spain. Cuba really lacked support from anywhere else around or in the world. American decided to support Cuba. Many people of the United Stated compared Cuban’s struggle with the American Revolution. Some Americans showed sympathy to the Cubans and started sneaking them guns from Florida.

     When William McKinley became president, he did not want to intervene in the war because he believes that it would cost too many innocent lives. They kept fighting, but the war finally ended in 1898 with the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris negotiated on terms that were favorable to the United States. For example, the United States had temporary control over Cuba. The United States also gained several islands across the globe.