Instructions: 10-12 Pages Research Paper on: Motivations
Behind U.S. Involvement in the Spanish-American War: Humanitarian Support for
Cuban Independence or Imperialist Ambitions. I argue that the US got involved because of imperialism ambitions. This paper will be written in Font 12 Times New Roman, Chicago Style, Footnotes.
Behind U.S. Involvement in the Spanish-American War: Humanitarian Support for
Cuban Independence or Imperialist Ambitions. I argue that the US got involved because of imperialism ambitions. This paper will be written in Font 12 Times New Roman, Chicago Style, Footnotes.
Reference:
- James
C. Bradford, Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War and Its
Aftermath
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the war and its aftermath,
discussing U.S. imperial ambitions. - Ivan
Musicant, Empire by Default: The Spanish-American War and the Dawn of
the American Century
Focuses on U.S. imperialism and the broader motivations behind the war,
offering an argument for economic and strategic motives. - G.J.A.
O’Toole, The Spanish War: An American Epic
Offers a comprehensive narrative of the Spanish-American War, including
its causes and consequences, with insights into both humanitarian and
imperialist arguments. - John
L. Offner, An Unwanted War: The Diplomacy of the United States and
Spain over Cuba, 1895-1898
Discusses the diplomatic context and the buildup to the war, providing an
understanding of U.S. strategic interests. - H.W.
Brands, The Reckless Decade: America in the 1890s
Explores the societal and political landscape of the 1890s, highlighting
the imperialistic tendencies of the U.S. during that period