b. Spanish-American war; impact on Cuba and the Philippines
The Spanish-American War was key for transforming the US in to an imperial power with extension of territory and influence in several countries, in particular Cuba and The PhilippinesThe course of the Spanish-American War‘Once the US is in Cuba, who will get her out?... to change master is not to be free’Cuban leader Jose Marti.The Spanish-American war fought in the Caribbean and in the Pacific.