Spanish-American War
Did the fight for Cuban freedom turn into the Spanish-American War?
4.3 (29)
40 mins
Discover the explosive origins of the Spanish-American War, from the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine to the rise of American imperial ambitions. Explore how journalism, disease, diplomacy, and battlefield heroics like San Juan Hill all collided in a short but world-changing war.
Ep 1:
How Did Mosquitoes Worsen the Spanish-American War?
Ep 2:
How Did the Vatican Try to Stop the Spanish-American War?
Ep 3:
What Role Did Black Soldiers Play in the Spanish-American War?
Ep 4:
How Did the Spanish-American War Start?
Ep 5:
How Did American Weapons Compare to Spanish Rifles in San Juan Hill Battle?
Ep 6:
What Was the Impact of the Spanish-American War?
Ep 7:
How Did Sugar Shape America's Empire After the Spanish-American War?
Ep 8:
How Did USS Maine Receive Its Last Rites?
Ep 9:
Was the USS Maine the Major Reason for the Spanish-American War?
Discussions (13)
York
Level 5 · 8 mo agoRickover's theory is absolute copium. The explosion was too convenient for sugar barons to be an accident. It was a textbook false flag to kickstart a land grab.
Scott
Level 9 · 10 mo agoThe Spanish Mauser sounds like a piece of art compared to the junk US troops had. Going uphill into smokeless fire while your own gun gives away your position must have been terrifying.
Ryan
Level 3 · 10 mo agoRoosevelt really milked San Juan Hill for his own ego. The Buffalo Soldiers had already cleared the top but he took all the credit. He definitely knew how to manipulate the press for his career.
