The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States
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| Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders |
The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish–American War and the only one of the three to see action.
" In Strict confidence... I should welcome almost any war, for I think this country needs one"
- Teddy Roosevelt 1897
" The Countries with the biggest navies would inherit the earth"
- Alfred T. Mahan
Where was the Spanish American War fought?
Cuba= Spanish colony
How did the War start?
USS Maine was destroyed and sank in Havana Harbor (268 soldiers died)
" The Splendid Little War"
War lasted only 3 months 113 days.
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