Event war Americas
Spanish-American War
1898 CE
The U.S. defeated Spain in a brief war, ending Spain's centuries-old colonial empire.
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Conflict · Americas
Spanish-American War
1898 CEThe U.S. defeated Spain in a brief war, ending Spain's centuries-old colonial empire. Cuba gained nominal independence, while the U.S. acquired the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam — emerging as a global imperial power.
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