The Spanish-American War

Before the close of the nineteenth century, America was engaged in war with Spain. Started in 1898, it was known as The Spanish-American War. The main cause of this war was the liberation of Cuba from Spain, who was denying Cuba its freedom. This rejection caused Spain to become America's new enemy, and the starting point of the war from April to August. The U.S. had claimed victories in the Phillipine Islands and Cuba. Cuba in the end was free. Or was it? On Dec. 10, 1898, the Treaty of Paris was signed. This document stated that Cuba would be independent from Spain, but put under the "protection"(more like control) of the United States. As Spain evacuated, its spot became filled by the U.S. With this being said, America was not justified in going to war against Spain, because there were no real morals or friendship there for Cuba. America simply wanted what territorial and economic "treats" that Spain had in Cuba.
Strong expanionist sentiments in America made its government start brainstorming plans to obtain Spain's territories over seas. Mainly the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. When Cuba needed help seceding from Spain, well, that was the icing needed for the cake.