Dec 25, 2009

War Is Kind | Compare and Contrast

1895: Jose Marti and Maximo Gomez lead Cuban revolution against Spanish colonialists.

1896: Filipino nationalists revolt against the Spanish rule that has controlled the Philippines since the sixteenth century.

1898: Months of tension between the United States and Spain climax in war.

1899: The Treaty of Paris is ratified by the Senate in a 57-27 vote. Under the terms of the treaty, the U.S. gains possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and for $20 million, the Philippines.

Today: Although Guam and Puerto Rico remain U.S....