How a Ship, some Sugar, and Big Newspaper Headlines Started a War
Words: 347 1313Think of the Spanish-American War as the dramatic climax of a story where the U.S. goes from being the quiet neighbor to the talk of the global block. This wasn't just about a sudden urge to fight; it was the buildup of tension, desires, and a few sparks that set the whole thing off. First up, imagine Cuba, under Spain's thumb, fighting tooth and nail for its freedom. Americans, who've been there and done that with their own revolution, couldn't […]