The Spanish-American War: How the U.S. Became a World Superpower (Simple History Series)

The Spanish American War was fought in 1898 and marked the start of the U.S.'s infatuation with expansion in earnest. Not content with the land that had been stolen to comprise America thus far, it was decided that Spain's island holdings were desirable and would be conquered. This included the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico, as well as Guam and the Philippines. This volume helps explain how these islands became U.S. territories and how that changed completely the U.S.'s role in world affairs. To fully understand the roots of American imperialism, it's essential to read-up on the Spanish-American War.