Spanish-American War
The '' was fought between the United States and the Spanish Empire in 1898. A decisive conflict, it saw the end of Spain's interests in the Americas and the Pacific and asserted the U.S.'s role as a global power.
UnderstandThe United States won the Spanish-American War in 1898, seizing the Spanish colonies of Cuba, Puerto Rico and Guam.
FortsS. built several fortifications on its southern coast to protect against a potential Spanish invasion, which did not occur. Hence, these forts were in most cases operated for just a few years before being decommissioned.
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