Effects Of The Spanish American War
Good afternoon everyone, today I would like to further elaborate on the topic of the Spanish American War as what my fellow panelist had discussed before. First of all, the Spanish American War was a major turning point in the history of both opposing countries (Spain and US). The war was short and inexpensive in human life and resources. Spain had lost its major power to the United States. They also had a disastrous direct impact which turned their view towards developing their domestic needs rather than overseas colonial inquiries. It took Spain two long decades to see significant progress in development of mineral resources, agriculture, industry and transportation. It had also made a cultural impact as it changed the liberal’s viewpoint
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United states had possessions stretching from the Far East, the Caribbean, and the ocean for security of access to the international market. As a result of the war, enthusiasm stimulated for the US navy which had grown from rank 6 to second place between the worlds war fleet. Moreover, there are reforms in the US army as high death rates are caused due to exposure to diseases not to enemies’ weapons. Lastly, the war also made it certain that US would build a canal through the Isthmus of …show more content…
After Spain declared war on US, Commodore George Dewey successfully defeated the Spanish fleet situated in the Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, had. The attack has caused the death of more than 380 sailors because the Spanish were not prepared for war with a formidable power. By the end of June, a total of 11,000 troops had arrived in the Philippines, and on the 13th of August they had already occupied Manila. This victory had gotten the attention of Roosevelt and they saw Philippines as a possible help in the influence of the US in the Far East. Furthermore, recent aggressions in China looked threatening to the US market and Manila seemed to be a place where the interest of US in China might be protected. The idea regarding keeping the islands of Philippines was also supported by both Japan and
United states had possessions stretching from the Far East, the Caribbean, and the ocean for security of access to the international market. As a result of the war, enthusiasm stimulated for the US navy which had grown from rank 6 to second place between the worlds war fleet. Moreover, there are reforms in the US army as high death rates are caused due to exposure to diseases not to enemies’ weapons. Lastly, the war also made it certain that US would build a canal through the Isthmus of …show more content…
After Spain declared war on US, Commodore George Dewey successfully defeated the Spanish fleet situated in the Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, had. The attack has caused the death of more than 380 sailors because the Spanish were not prepared for war with a formidable power. By the end of June, a total of 11,000 troops had arrived in the Philippines, and on the 13th of August they had already occupied Manila. This victory had gotten the attention of Roosevelt and they saw Philippines as a possible help in the influence of the US in the Far East. Furthermore, recent aggressions in China looked threatening to the US market and Manila seemed to be a place where the interest of US in China might be protected. The idea regarding keeping the islands of Philippines was also supported by both Japan and