Spanish American War: Summary Of The Spanish American War

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Spanish American War Summary Throughout history, the United States of America has always been faced with making vital decisions to benefit as well as protect the country. Whether it was the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor or the stock market crash of 1929, America has constantly been encountered with tough difficulties and political leaders had to step up and generate a constructive resolution for America. In 1898, America was at a crossroad and was faced with a decision whether or not to enduringly annex territories as far away as the Philippines. At this point in time, the United States should grant the Philippines independence and gait away from the dangers of imperialism as well as becoming an empire because it will decrease racism between Americans and Filipinos and it will help America stay true to its moral values. To begin, by America walking away from an empire it will lessen racial issues between Filipinos and Americans. The Filipinos are incredibly diverse from the citizens of the United States; they speak a dissimilar language, they practice a different religion and they...

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