The Coming of War (ME) Cameron Pratt

           The war was started in 1895 when Cuba tried to gain its independence from Spain. In 1890, the only remaining colonies of Spain were Cuba and Puerto Rico. Cuba had revolted against Spanish Rule now and again for many years, trying to gain there independence from Spain.
           Many Americans looked at Spain as tyrants. In 1898, following the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, the United States issued a declaration of war on Spain. Allying with Cuba the United States started their attack on Spain. The war only lasted 3 months and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Spain lost control of their oversea empires, such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines Islands, Guam, and other islands.