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What were the major causes and consequences of the Spanish-American War?

Answer 1

Andrew Phillips

The Spanish-American War was caused by factors including American support for Cuban independence, the explosion of the USS Maine, and sensationalist journalism. Consequences included the Treaty of Paris, where Spain ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S., and the emergence of the U.S. as a global power.