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In order for one to understand the Spanish-American War and the impact its aftermath had on the world, one must first take a look at the events that let to this war. In the 19th century the US was at the brink of new age brought upon by the Industrial Revolution. ....

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.... mind, the US government could not just start a war for territorial control. By doing so the US risked being labeled as a hypocrite nation, for the US itself used to be a colony. But the politicians, and the business owners did not give up their domination dreams and silently awaited an opportunity. That opportunity finally came when Spain sent troops to Cuba to stop the second Cuban war for independence. The American people sympathized the Cuban effort for independence, but at the same time owners were concerned about their Cuban properties being destroyed. The newspapers quickly seized the opportunity and inflamed the public opinion. When th ....