🔥Tensions between the US and Spain over Cuba led to the Spanish-American War
🛡️The US wanted to protect Cuban independence and gain Spanish territories
⚓The war started with the sinking of the USS Maine and a blockade of Cuba
💥The US navy defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila
👥US forces faced challenges in training and equipment
What caused the Spanish-American War?
—Tensions between the US and Spain over Cuba, including Spanish atrocities and US economic interests, led to the war.
What were the goals of the US in the war?
—The US wanted to protect Cuban independence and gain Spanish territories.
How did the war start?
—The war started with the sinking of the USS Maine and a blockade of Cuba.
Was the US successful in the war?
—Yes, the US navy defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila.
What challenges did US forces face?
—US forces faced challenges in training and equipment, with outdated weapons and overcrowded training camps.
00:00Tensions between the US and Spain over Cuba led to the Spanish-American War.
06:28The war started with the sinking of the USS Maine and a blockade of Cuba.
12:42The US navy defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila.
13:33US forces faced challenges in training and equipment.
