Why was the United States in position to challenge European powers?


What areas did Spain have influence in? How did they begin to lose that power and influence?

Why did the United States get involved in Cuba?


What was the main cause of the Spanish-American war?


What were the two major areas the Spanish-American War was fought in?


What did the United States gain from the Spanish-American war?


What future conflicts were caused by the war?

What actions were taken to “pacify” the newly acquired Philippines?