Was the spanish war
unnecessary?

Library of Congress > Researchers > Hispanic Reading Room > World of 1898

The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War (Hispanic Division, Library of Congress)

1898 HOME > Introduction

Introduction

Image of the USS Maine The Battleship Maine

Photographic History of the Spanish American War, p. 36.

On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.

Explanation:

Library of Congress > Researchers > Hispanic Reading Room > World of 1898

The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War (Hispanic Division, Library of Congress)

1898 HOME > Introduction

Introduction

Image of the USS Maine The Battleship Maine

Photographic History of the Spanish American War, p. 36.

On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.